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When Heartburn Comes with the Check
When Heartburn Comes with the Check

Patient Education

When Heartburn Comes with the Check

It might be a big Italian meal—meatballs, lasagna, red wine— or a serious encounter with stuffed jalapenos. Whatever your preference, if you suffer heartburn, you’re going to pay for it. Every month, 40% of the population suffer heartburn. An unlucky 10% reach for the antacids or acid blockers daily. Heartburn is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux, the escape of acids from the stomach back into the esophagus. There is a burning sensation behind the breastbone, maybe a sour taste in the mouth. Mild- to-moderate [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|January 6, 2026|Patient Education|

Have you ever smiled in the mirror…
Have you ever smiled in the mirror…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Have you ever smiled in the mirror…

And wondered, what if... What if your teeth were less prominent, or just a bit more even, or maybe that missing chip was back in its place? Cosmetic dentistry isn't “just for movie stars” or “just for women.” Typically it’s very conservative treatment that returns huge dividends in personal self-confidence. Today we have new materials and techniques that can put a super smile within everyone’s reach. For example, porcelain onlays and inlays can return structural integrity to damaged teeth, while leaving them looking as [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|August 26, 2025|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Your Teeth and How to Keep Them
Your Teeth and How to Keep Them

Preventative Dentistry

Your Teeth and How to Keep Them

By studying the anatomy of a tooth and learning about the functions of the many structures, we can better understand the basics of maintaining good oral health and why it is so important to avoid cavities. Let’s take a look at... The crown is the part of the tooth you see when you look in your mouth. The crowns of your back teeth have pointed cusps and depressions. When you chew, the cusps of the teeth in one jaw fit into the depressions of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|October 22, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Sensitivity Toothpaste
Sensitivity Toothpaste

Patient Education

Sensitivity Toothpaste

Does Sensitivity Toothpaste Work? If you were to take the commercial's word for it, you'd think sensitivity toothpaste was a magic cure-all! In reality, over-the-counter toothpaste may provide some relief from mild sensitivity, but addressing the underlying cause is the only way to truly solve the problem. Usually, teeth have a layer of super-hard enamel covering the entire visible portion of the tooth (known as the crown). Sensitivity occurs when the inner layer (called dentin) is exposed. This dentin is much more porous and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|May 2, 2023|Patient Education|

Vitamin C For Your Mouth
Vitamin C For Your Mouth

Nutrition

Vitamin C For Your Mouth

Vitamin C is Crucial for Oral Health Find out how to get enough in your diet. Vitamin C has long been known to be beneficial to oral health. In the 1800s, British sailors used to receive daily rations of lime juice aboard long sea voyages to ensure the health of their crews—thus preventing the dreaded disease known as scurvy. Though they didn't understand the mechanism for the improvement, we now understand that it's because of Vitamin C. Where can I get Vitamin C? It's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|March 15, 2022|Nutrition|

Sensitivity: Causes and Treatment for Teeth
Sensitivity: Causes and Treatment for Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Sensitivity: Causes and Treatment for Teeth

When teeth hurt, you know something is not right. It may be a minor cavity or infection, but one of the common varieties of dental pain is tooth sensitivity. And anyone who experiences it knows it isn't fun. Sensitivity may occur when drinking or eating hot or cold liquids or foods, or whenever pressure is applied when chewing. This recurring pain may be a minor annoyance or a major distraction. Whatever level of pain you are experiencing, don't let tooth sensitivity keep you from [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|December 7, 2021|Restorative Dentistry|

9 Worst Foods For Teeth
9 Worst Foods For Teeth

Nutrition

9 Worst Foods For Teeth

Some of the Worst Foods Aren't What You Expect If you're like many Americans, you're more concerned than ever about trying to eat healthily. As well as eating nutritious foods that are good for your overall health, be sure to avoid the foods that are the worst for your teeth. At the very least, make yourself aware of their potential drawbacks so you can minimize your exposure, as well as brush and floss after indulging! In no particular order, here are the 9 Worst [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|August 17, 2021|Nutrition|

Know Your Teeth, Inside and Out!
Know Your Teeth, Inside and Out!

Patient Education

Know Your Teeth, Inside and Out!

Learn Your Tooth Anatomy, Shape, and Function Teeth differ in shape depending on their function & position in the mouth. On the inside, however, they all share the same basic anatomy. Parts of a Tooth Crown: the visible, chewing portion of the tooth. Root: the portion of the tooth hidden by the gums, it anchors the tooth into the jawbone. (The root makes up about two-thirds of the total length of the tooth.) Enamel: the hard outer covering of the crown of the tooth, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|January 19, 2021|Patient Education|

Getting Porcelain Veneers
Getting Porcelain Veneers

Cosmetic Dentistry

Getting Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers to Enhance Your Teeth Repair minor imperfections or completely transform your smile! Porcelain veneers are one of the ways cosmetic dentistry can make your teeth look great! We can use a single veneer to fix minor imperfections, or completely transform your smile with veneers on all your prominent visible teeth. Nobody (but your dentist) knows the shape of teeth underneath. Or their irregularities. Or their stains. For a consultation on porcelain veneers, contact our office at (916) 483-5900. How it Works: Super-thin, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|December 15, 2020|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?
Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

Preventative Dentistry

Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

Less is More Where would we be without our vitamin C? Everyone agrees it's a crucial nutrient that provides many health benefits. And in dentistry, it plays an important role in the healing process, especially in soft tissue such as gums. But vitamin C, being acidic, can actually do damage if consumed in chewable form. Too many chews and tooth enamel literally dissolves. A single chewable tablet won't hurt, but if you need higher levels of vitamin C, switch to another form or consider [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|August 27, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

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