When you’re angry, stressed, in pain, or otherwise upset, clenching your teeth is a natural reaction. The stress causes tension in your jaw muscles, which can temporarily force your teeth together. However, when you grind and clench your teeth consistently, even when you’re calm or sleeping, then you may suffer from bruxism—or chronic nighttime teeth-grinding. […]
When you lose one or more teeth to dental disease or accidental damage, the rest of your oral health can depend on what you do next. If you ignore tooth loss, then the subsequent consequences (such as shifting teeth and greater risks of dental disease) will grow exponentially worse. If you replace your lost teeth, […]
With consistently good dental hygiene and preventive dental care, most people can avoid common dental issues that could otherwise become serious. Even progressive issues like tooth decay and gum disease can be largely prevented or mitigated. However, there are times when prevention and good hygiene cannot prevent an emergency, such as sudden pain or structural […]
The thing about jaw dysfunctions is that they might hurt a lot, or they might just be slightly (but constantly) annoying. They might cause your jaw to click and pop when you open and close your mouth, or they might not. Regardless, issues like TMJ disorders can cause serious degradation in your jaw’s joints, and […]
Dealing with a severe toothache is difficult. In fact, a large percentage of people have had to take time off of work or school at least once in their lives because of dental pain. Yet, when people find out that their pain can be alleviated with root canal treatment, some people may hesitate. As one […]
Tooth decay and cavities are often used synonymously, but the truth is that they describe two sides of the same coin. Tooth decay is a progressive condition that is largely caused by inadequate hygiene and dental care, and that leads to the formation of cavities in your teeth.