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: 24 February 2017
It is very important to make sure that you are well aware of the signs that you could have an infected tooth. This way, you will be able to get the prompt dental attention you need before the infection spreads and causes you severe physical illness.
Throbbing And Radiating Pain
If you have a pain in your tooth, you may not only have pain there, but it can radiate throughout your jaw and even done into you neck.
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Posted on: 24 February 2017
If you have been wearing your braces for a while, you are probably anxious to have them removed. Knowing how they are removed and what to expect from the visit can help to reduce any stress you might have about the procedure and help you prepare. The process is typically painless and it won't be long until you have a new smile to show off.
Preparing For Your Visit
Dentists will tell you how long you will need to wear braces, and while it's not an exact science when you can expect to have them removed, it is possible that the date may shift if your teeth have not moved enough or have shifted unexpectedly between visits, so keep that in mind as you set the appointment for removal.
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Posted on: 24 February 2017
There's a common misconception that if you're developing tooth decay, you'll see a brown or black spot on your tooth. But tooth decay does not always cause obvious discoloration, and even when it does, the spots can sometimes be hidden between your teeth or along the tongue side where you can't see them easily. To ensure tooth decay is caught early, it's important that you're aware of these more subtle signs of tooth decay.
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Posted on: 27 January 2017
One of the more challenging times in life may be getting a tooth extracted. However, this may be necessary to get rid of any unwanted pain you're having and to start feeling better as quickly as you can. There are certain things you should do after having this done and things you will need to avoid. Being aware of tips that can be helpful to you once you leave the dental office after this procedure is ideal.
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