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Wishing for a Dazzling Smile?
Wishing for a Dazzling Smile?

Cosmetic Dentistry

Wishing for a Dazzling Smile?

If you could change just one thing about your smile, what would it be? Would you choose to lighten the color of your teeth? Or maybe you have chipped, cracked, or missing teeth you'd like to repair? These things happen as we age... teeth darken, little chips and gaps appear, and suddenly all those slight imperfections start to add up. But you don't have to take this lying down! We can help. Whatever your age, we have the tools, materials, and procedures to give [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-11-20T08:00:07-08:00November 20, 2018|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Dental Implants: The Next Best Thing to Natural Teeth
Dental Implants: The Next Best Thing to Natural Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implants: The Next Best Thing to Natural Teeth

Once teeth are missing from the jawbone—whether one or many; whether from accident or disease—something very important is missing as well. That's tooth stability. Any denture wearer will tell you there's nothing more upsetting than a slipping lower denture and the anxious uncertainty it brings. That's because once one or more teeth are removed, the jawbone that previously anchored the roots begins to dissolve. Dental researchers worked for years to find ways to keep bone from shrinking. Now we're proud to offer a solution [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-02-28T00:00:46-08:00February 28, 2017|Restorative Dentistry|

Caring for a Dental Bridge
Caring for a Dental Bridge

Restorative Dentistry

Caring for a Dental Bridge

If you have had one or more missing teeth replaced with a dental bridge restoration (also sometimes called a fixed partial denture), then be sure to keep up the good work by properly caring for it. Just following these helpful tips will have you well on your way to a strong and healthy bridge for year to come. Some reminders on maintaining your dental bridge: Maintain healthy neighboring teeth by brushing and flossing regularly. Plaque can accumulate under, around, and between your bridge and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-02-02T00:00:20-08:00February 2, 2016|Restorative Dentistry|

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
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Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Restorative Dentistry

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

The answer could be “yes!” Many patients, today, from teenagers to active retired people, enjoy the benefits and advantages of dental implants. Whether you’re missing just one tooth, several teeth, or all of your teeth, you may be a patient who could benefit from the esthetic and functional enjoyment of dental implants. Using the latest treatment techniques and materials available, we can surgically implant a space-age material, such as titanium, into your jawbone as an anchor for the replacement tooth or teeth (such as [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2014-07-08T00:00:01-07:00July 8, 2014|Restorative Dentistry|

Dental Bridge FAQs
Dental Bridge FAQs

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bridge FAQs

What is a dental bridge? A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth, thereby "bridging" the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented into place next to the "abutment" teeth--the surrounding teeth on either side of the space, or "span." Unlike removable partial dentures, bridges are not removable. A bridge is a device that typically consists of three units--a false tooth fused between two crowns that are cemented onto the abutment teeth. Who should get a bridge? [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2014-06-17T00:00:11-07:00June 17, 2014|Restorative Dentistry|

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