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Ask About MI Paste
Ask About MI Paste

Preventative Dentistry

Ask About MI Paste

MI Paste, a calcium-phosphate remineralizing paste, is a safe and effective way to treat a variety of oral health conditions. It may also be the most effective way to reduce cavities in mature adults, especially when combined with the use of high-fluoride toothpastes. MI Paste can be used to: Reduce high oral acid levels, either from drinking too many soft drinks or from pregnancy Reverse tooth sensitivity before and after professional cleaning Treat those periodontal problems caused by diabetes Restore enamel gloss after whitening [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-04-18T00:00:21-07:00April 18, 2017|Preventative Dentistry|

Baby Teeth and Teething
Baby Teeth and Teething

Children's Dentistry

Baby Teeth and Teething

Being mammals, we sport two sets of teeth, the primaries and the permanent. Assuming Mom has already lent strength to her baby's teeth during pregnancy—beginning from week seven of prenatal life—teeth grow through two stages. In the first permutation, teeth take shape; in the second, the cells are actually transformed to perform different functions. All this is percolating as you enjoy pickles and ice cream. When your baby is born, you won't see teeth, but they're there. Enamel and dentin are still forming in [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-08-09T00:00:48-07:00August 9, 2016|Children's Dentistry|

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|2016-01-19T00:00:20-08:00January 19, 2016|Cosmetic Dentistry|

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|2015-11-10T00:00:40-08:00November 10, 2015|Patient Education|

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