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Learning More About Cracked Teeth
Learning More About Cracked Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Learning More About Cracked Teeth

Every tooth fracture's an emergency. Unfortunately, some are too tiny to be spotted by even a trained eye. We call it Cracked Tooth Syndrome. A patient shows up with a "mouthful of pain." Something's wrong somewhere, but which tooth? It could even be a hairline crack in an apparently healthy, cavity-free molar. Most cracks tend to be superficial, involving only part of the crown and a bit of the root structure. With a fast and effective procedure, direct bonding, the small fracture can be [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2025-01-20T11:47:00-08:00November 4, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

Crown Considerations
Crown Considerations

Restorative Dentistry

Crown Considerations

When You'll Need a Crown For whatever reason, your tooth needs reinforcement and restoration. Perhaps it’s an unsightly color. Maybe you cracked it on a popcorn kernel—or it’s been weakened by several fillings. Maybe you've had root canal therapy. You're probably going to need a replacement crown on that tooth. If two or more teeth are compromised, or there’s a gap where a tooth is missing, you’ll need the crown’s cousin—the bridge. Do I have choices? Definitely. There are four categories of crowns, or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:38:21-07:00May 13, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

Crowns—Dental Workhorses

Most dentists will agree that crown restorations are at the heart of general dentistry. We've all studied crowns in dental school, and some of us have done our best work replacing missing teeth and saving the rest. Research has given us the wherewithal to achieve virtually ideal restorations. They are natural looking, comfortable and stable in the moist environment of the mouth. We’re better equipped than ever to build strong, long-lasting and cosmetically superior crowns. What is a crown? A crown (or cap) is a restoration [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:32:06-07:00February 25, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

Cracked Tooth Treatment
Cracked Tooth Treatment

Restorative Dentistry

Cracked Tooth Treatment

Do You Have A Cracked Tooth? Whether superficial, structural, or painful damage, seek treatment now! Anyone who's ever had a cracked tooth can tell you that it can be a distressing situation. However, tooth cracks (fractures) are easily fixable with a range of effective and modern options. Call us today at (916) 483-5900 to schedule an appointment! What causes a cracked tooth? Cracked teeth can result from many different situations. Any traumatic blow to the mouth or teeth can cause injury, as well as [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-08-10T08:00:54-07:00August 10, 2021|Restorative Dentistry|

Athletic Mouthguards
Athletic Mouthguards

Preventative Dentistry

Athletic Mouthguards

Custom-fitted Mouthguards in Sacramento, CA Mouthguards can protect teeth during contact sports and other risky activities. Accidents happen... and dental injuries during athletic competition are an all-too-common occurrence. Once a tooth is cracked, broken—or worse, knocked out—there's no going back. It's for keeps. The National Institute of Dental Research reports a dramatic drop in mouth and face injuries to football-players since the 1960s, largely due to rules established requiring the use of mouthguards and headgear. However, of the sports with most youth participants (baseball/softball [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-01-26T08:00:53-08:00January 26, 2021|Preventative Dentistry|