I wasn’t even aware that I was grinding my teeth in my sleep until my dentist told me that the teeth in the back were damaged from the night time grinding. He said that sometimes stress can trigger a person to start grinding their teeth at night, and the fact that my jaw was working overtime in my sleep might even explain the headaches that I was having. Luckily, we were able to put a stop to the problem with a retainer-like device that I wear at night. I started this blog to talk about grinding damage and different strategies you can use to stop the nightly grind and repair your teeth. Your jaw deserves to rest at night too.
Posted on: 26 November 2019
Obtaining a dental crown is one of the most reliable ways to fix a gap in your smile because of a damaged tooth. These cosmetic dental fixtures have the ability to last for a really long time and perform like a regular tooth. However, eventually, crowns can need to be replaced, and it is best if you know how to spot signs it is time for ceramic crown restoration or replacement.
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Posted on: 30 October 2019
Many people love sweet treats but most have been warned against sugar from an early age. Sugar, among other things, was thought to cause tooth decay. To find out more about the sugar-decay connection, read on to find the real answers.
How Do Cavities Happen?
To get to the bottom of this issue, it's helpful to understand how cavities form. In short, cavities are formed when bacteria are allowed to enter spaces in the gums or the tooth.
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Posted on: 8 October 2019
Oral health is everything. In addition to poor oral health having the potential for tooth loss and gum disease, the shape of one's oral health has been linked to health in other parts of the body, like the heart and brain. If you want your family members to live long and healthy lives, start with the mouth by following these three tips.
Reduce Sugar Consumption
Cutting down on the amount of sugar your family consumes is one easy way to improve oral health.
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Posted on: 4 September 2019
Some people get extremely anxious when they have an upcoming dental appointment. The anxiety can make them go through the appointment in a tense state or even miss up the appointment altogether. If you are such a person, take the following measures to help you deal with your dental anxiety.
Tell Your Dentist
Dentists have various ways of helping anxious patients calm down. Unfortunately, your dentist might not know that you have dental phobia if you don't tell them about it.
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