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Dental Phobia… What Can You Do?
Dental Phobia… What Can You Do?

Fear & Anxiety

Dental Phobia… What Can You Do?

It's normal to be a little nervous about going to the dentist. Truth be told, most people don't look forward to their visits. However, others may have an elevated fear that causes increased stress and anxiety before their appointment. Still others might have a true dental phobia, where the thought alone is absolutely terrifying. An individual with a dental phobia will very likely avoid going to the dentist altogether. They may go years without treatment, letting problems get worse. If you have a dental [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-01-10T08:00:34-08:00January 10, 2023|Fear & Anxiety|

Dental Emergency in Sacramento, CA
Dental Emergency in Sacramento, CA

Emergency Dentistry

Dental Emergency in Sacramento, CA

Are You Experiencing A Dental Emergency? Know That We're Here To Help! When you are experiencing a dental emergency, the most important thing to remember is to remain calm. Panicking won't help solve the problem, and in fact, can often make things worse. When patients contact us about dental emergencies, they typically fall into two categories: sudden traumatic problem, or ongoing progressive pain. In either scenario, we have the expert knowledge to get you the help and treatment you need. Contact us today at [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-12-21T08:00:07-08:00December 21, 2021|Emergency Dentistry|

Scared of the Dentist?
Scared of the Dentist?

Fear & Anxiety

Scared of the Dentist?

We understand, and we can help! The worst part about being scared of the dentist is that it may prevent you from getting the care you need. As well as being in pain or experiencing embarrassment due to missing or damaged teeth, avoiding the dentist can result in further damage and more costly repairs down the line. Instead, choose the gentle and caring team at our office. If you're scared of the dentist, call us today at (916) 483-5900 and ask about the measures [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-03-02T08:00:55-08:00March 2, 2021|Fear & Anxiety|

Avoiding the Dentist?
Avoiding the Dentist?

Fear & Anxiety

Avoiding the Dentist?

Break the Cycle! Have you been avoiding the dentist due to fear or anxiety? Or has it been so long that you're embarrassed or ashamed? At our practice, we promise to never "guilt-trip" or scold you about your teeth. Instead, we simply focus on positive change to our patients' health, and you'll find that our caring approach is very accommodating to those with dental fears or anxiety. Take a look at some of our tips on how to deal with a dental phobia, and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-11-26T08:00:53-08:00November 26, 2019|Fear & Anxiety|

Nervous When it Comes to Dentistry?
Nervous When it Comes to Dentistry?

Fear & Anxiety

Nervous When it Comes to Dentistry?

If You Have a Dental Fear Let's say you visit the dentist faithfully, and enjoy a high level of health. And yet, just before an appointment, you experience sweaty palms, increased heart rate, and you feel jittery and nervous. You—and 150 million other people—have a touch of dental fear. Dentistry today, with all the benefits of technology and technique, is virtually pain-free. So why are we jumpy? Lots of reasons. Maybe a bad experience from long ago lingers in the memory. Families can also [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-08-07T00:00:48-07:00August 7, 2018|Fear & Anxiety|

Overcome Your Dental Fear
Overcome Your Dental Fear

Patient Education

Overcome Your Dental Fear

We'd like to offer one comforting and wonderful fact about today's dentistry: it's comfortable, even pleasant. Technology, new procedures, and some very sophisticated approaches to anesthesia have all contributed to painless treatment, from cleaning to cavity preparations to root canal therapy. But what if you didn't grow up with modern dentistry, and remember it differently? If you've had difficult dental experiences, you may be among the 150 million Americans who suffer through treatment, or avoid the dentist altogether. The fact is, about 80% of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-03-06T08:00:34-08:00March 6, 2018|Patient Education|

Where Did All the Pain Go?
Where Did All the Pain Go?

Patient Education

Where Did All the Pain Go?

The Reality is, Today's Dentistry is Virtually Painless There's a bright new trend in dental offices these days: More people are making appointments because they want to, not because they have to. What is it about a visit to the dentist that feels this good? One simple, wonderful fact: In most cases, the pain is gone. Painless dental treatment is bringing us to a level of well-being—and appearance—makes a positive, tangible difference in our lives. Dental medicine has come a long way. The reality [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-09-19T00:00:25-07:00September 19, 2017|Patient Education|

Dental Phobia
Dental Phobia

Patient Education

Dental Phobia

Not in my mouth you don't! The bad thing about dental phobia is that it prevents people from seeking the care they need—when they need it. The good thing about it is that, today, we can treat fear as successfully as we treat tooth decay or crooked teeth. Over six million people experience some degree of anxiety when they visit the dentist. Two million dental patients are just plain scared, so scared that they suffer shaking, confusion, heart palpitations and changes in speech and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-06-06T00:00:42-07:00June 6, 2017|Patient Education|

Dealing with a Dental Phobia
Dealing with a Dental Phobia

Patient Education

Dealing with a Dental Phobia

The bad thing about dental phobia is that it prevents people from seeking the care they need—when they need it. The good thing about it is that, today, we can treat fear as successfully as we treat tooth decay or crooked teeth. Over six million people experience some degree of anxiety when they visit the dentist. Two million dental patients are just plain scared, so scared that they suffer shaking, confusion, heart palpitations and changes in speech and blood pressure just thinking about dental [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-07-05T00:00:26-07:00July 5, 2016|Patient Education|

A Cure for Dental Embarrassment
A Cure for Dental Embarrassment

Patient Education

A Cure for Dental Embarrassment

Are you avoiding the dentist because you’re afraid of the scolding you’re going to get for neglecting your teeth? Unfortunately, too many people feel this way. At our office, we don’t play guilt games. We’re more concerned with treating your needs, regardless of how long it’s been since you’ve seen a dentist. We understand how fear and embarrassment can create a cycle of procrastination. You might just be amazed at how quick, simple and, yes, pain-free 21st Century dentistry has become! We have all [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2015-12-22T00:00:08-08:00December 22, 2015|Patient Education|