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On Guard Against Gum Disease
On Guard Against Gum Disease

Periodontal Dentistry

On Guard Against Gum Disease

More than half of adult Americans have gum disease. Poor nutrition caused much of it, with neglect contributing a share. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease. Doctors suggest that bacteria from diseased gums moves into the blood and then to the heart, causing heart attacks and stroke. The saliva of people with gum disease doesn’t have the antioxidant effectiveness of healthy people, inhibiting the body’s ability to ward off inflammation. Other gum disease risks may include rheumatoid arthritis, low-birth-weight and premature births, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-08-01T08:00:24-07:00August 1, 2023|Periodontal Dentistry|

Food for Healthy Teeth
Food for Healthy Teeth

Nutrition

Food for Healthy Teeth

Food and Drinks that Are Good For Teeth Nutrition from food is an essential part of oral health! As the old saying goes, "You are what you eat." The nutrition we obtain from food and drink significantly contributes to our health, and that includes your teeth as well. Some food can increase the risk for cavities and tooth decay, while others provide benefits as a source for critical nutrients. Here are the best food and drinks for healthy teeth. Nuts Nuts are full of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-03-09T08:00:01-08:00March 9, 2021|Nutrition|

Vitamins, the Spice of Life
Vitamins, the Spice of Life

Nutrition

Vitamins, the Spice of Life

"Recommended Dietary Allowances." "Minimum Daily Requirement." Do you sometimes feel bullied by vitamin manufacturers and dietitians? Since the science of nutrition got off the ground, 40 or so nutrients vital to our health have been identified. And depending on what they're selling, we're told we need more or less of one or the other. In fact, with rare exceptions, a varied diet will fulfill all requirements for most people, without the need for supplements. The key word is variety. It's simple common sense. If [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-01-15T08:00:55-08:00January 15, 2019|Nutrition|

Facial Growth, Oral Health, and “Modern” Food
Facial Growth, Oral Health, and “Modern” Food

Patient Education

Facial Growth, Oral Health, and “Modern” Food

How the "Foods of Commerce" Have Shaped Us From where we sit, getting dinner on the table is a piece of cake compared to what faced early man. We "hunt" at the grocery store, "forage" in the produce department, and "stalk" hamburger joints. What we end up eating, though, may be far less nutritious than the food ancient man dished up. How can this be? Well, we may be living longer and rarely do battle with tigers and bears for a meal, but our [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-10-02T00:00:21-07:00October 2, 2018|Patient Education|

The ABC’s of Vitamins
The ABC’s of Vitamins

Patient Education

The ABC’s of Vitamins

Here's our Cast List: Vitamin A; the "B's" (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12); Vitamins C, D, E, K, and P. Some, like Vitamin C, are old friends; others, like Vitamin P (bioflavonoids) are more mysterious. What they have in common: all can be found in one or another food source. And all can be taken as "Vitamin Supplements." Here's where the ABC's of vitamins begin to get fuzzy. Not everyone agrees on the merits of vitamin supplements. And vitamins appear to have a role [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-01T00:00:12-07:00November 1, 2016|Patient Education|