Long and Short-Term Impacts of Jaw Clenching Jaw clenching is related to teeth grinding and can be classified under bruxism, the technical term for teeth grinding [1]. Jaw clenching is usually involuntary, meaning we don’t mean to clench our teeth; rather, it happens as the result of physical or emotional stress. Both teeth grinding and […]
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Top Causes of Tooth Infections A tooth infection happens when the protective outer layers of your tooth have been compromised and bacteria enter the pulp of your tooth, where nerves and blood vessels keep the tooth alive. Tooth infections can start mild but quickly become painful and may even require a tooth extraction. They can […]
Treatment Options for Removing Spots on Teeth If you have spots on your teeth, you could be seeing signs of hypomineralized tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel protects the softer tissues of your teeth and helps your teeth look shiny and translucent. However, when the teeth get exposed to too much fluoride while they are still […]
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How to Treat Dry Mouth A dry mouth can be uncomfortable at best and harmful at worst. People who experience frequent or severe dry mouth are more at risk for gum disease and tooth decay because they lack the saliva needed to balance oral bacteria and protect the teeth from harmful acids. Saliva also contains […]
Top Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Your TMJ Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, often referred to simply as TMJ, are estimated to affect over 11 million people in the United States alone [1]. TMJ disorders can cause symptoms ranging from muscle pain in the jaw to tension headaches and trouble opening and closing your mouth all the […]
