If you grind your teeth while you sleep, you may spend your morning trying to recover from – or at least tune out – the pain in your face and jaw. If your experience with this issue, known as bruxism, has also led to TMJ dysfunction, you can experience pain throughout your day. What you… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Taking Dental Discomfort Seriously
Pay attention to a toothache – it could be a sign that you have a cavity that needs to be addressed. A cavity will not be painful the moment it forms. In fact, if you keep up with regular dental checkups, you could come in for an appointment and discover you had a cavity you… Read more »
Are You Exposing Your Teeth To Unnecessary Cavity Risks?
How careful are you to avoid cavities? Are you confident that you are brushing and flossing effectively? What kind of harm could your diet be doing to your smile? Without routine preventive dental checkups, it can be hard for patients to know what kind of cavity risk they really face. Of course, these visits are… Read more »
Recognizing The Value Of A Routine Dental Visit
Are you aware of why regular dental visits can be so crucial in your efforts to sustain good oral health? If you want to make sure to avoid problems like tooth decay, especially serious tooth decay, routine checkups are vital. The cleaning your teeth undergo during each of your appointments will protect you against harmful… Read more »
How A Dental Cleaning Eliminates Tartar
Tartar is one tough substance. When plaque forms, and is not removed in time, it hardens into tartar. While your daily oral care can help eliminate plaque from your teeth, tartar can persist through your brushing and flossing attempts. One reason routine dental checkups matter is because you undergo a professional cleaning, where tartar can… Read more »
What Bruxism And TMJ Problems Can Do To Your Smile
Without intervention, both bruxism and TMJ dysfunction can cause real trouble for your oral health, and affect your daily life. Bruxism refers to a habit of clenching your jaw, a habit that can be especially frequent while you sleep. TMJ dysfunction refers to problems with your jaw joints that can cause functional issues, and leave… Read more »
What Is Stress Doing To Your Oral Health?
How are you feeling lately? If you have been putting up with stress, you may have already noticed effects on your body. You might be struggling to sleep, you could be irritable – stress may even impact your physical health. While everyone has moments in their lives that feel stressful, extended periods can cause problems…. Read more »
