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 […]
Fun Facts About Animal Teeth Most animals have teeth, but many of them are different than the teeth humans have. Across the animal kingdom, different kinds of teeth exist to support animals’ habits and methods of eating. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable animals when it comes to teeth, including those […]
How Does a Dentist Check for Oral Cancer? Oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth, lips, gums, upper throat, and tongue. Any tissue in the mouth or throat that develops cancer can be referred to as oral cancer. Dentists are often the first professionals to come into contact with oral cancer, as they conduct screenings during your regular […]
A great-looking smile with Invisalign! Adam had always had crooked teeth. His parents weren’t able to provide orthodontic treatment for him as a child, and Adam was finally ready to fix his teeth as an adult after feeling embarrassed about his smile for his entire life. During his appointment with Dr. Uthman at Potomac Family […]
