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Get An Oral Cancer Screening
Get An Oral Cancer Screening

Preventative Dentistry

Get An Oral Cancer Screening

Detect oral cancer in its early stages. If you are a user of alcohol, tobacco, or other nicotine products, you probably already know that they aren't good for your oral health. The last thing you want is to hear another lecture about kicking the habit. Well, when you visit our office, we are not here to guilt-trip you. We're here to help! And part of that process includes providing an oral cancer screening, especially if you're at high risk. Oral cancer is a relatively [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-05-23T08:00:18-07:00May 23, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Benefits of Self-Examination
Benefits of Self-Examination

Preventative Dentistry

Benefits of Self-Examination

Make Self-Examination Part Of Your Routine Most people know the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth, but one part of your oral health routine you may be neglecting is a simple visual self-examination. Take some time to get acquainted with all the parts of your mouth. You probably know what your teeth look like, but you should also note the appearance of your tongue, gums, back of the throat, and other soft tissues. You don't have to know what all the parts are [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-02-07T08:00:50-08:00February 7, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Look for Changes in Your Mouth
Look for Changes in Your Mouth

Preventative Dentistry

Look for Changes in Your Mouth

Whenever you find yourself brushing or flossing in front of a mirror, take the opportunity to really look inside your mouth. Self-Examination is the first line of defense in detecting potential problems... and the earlier, the better! Open wide and look at all the soft tissues, watching for any unusual changes such as unexplained white or red patches, pain, swelling, or oral lesions. Most of the time, these are simply an injury from biting your lip, a burn from hot food, or an irritation [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-11-12T08:00:33-08:00November 12, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Watch Your Mouth
Watch Your Mouth

Patient Education

Watch Your Mouth

Self Examinations can Spot Signs of Trouble Through the day, you check the mirror—your hair, your collar, your hem. Ever open your mouth to see what's inside? You should, and not just when you feel pain or find blood on your toothbrush. You should routinely examine your oral orifice for any changes. Watch for red or white spots or other discolorations and small sores or swellings. Most of these oral lesions, as we call them, are harmless and easily explained. A tortilla chip or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-07-12T00:00:36-07:00July 12, 2016|Patient Education|