Posts Tagged ‘Teeth grinding’
The Mystery Behind Bruxism and TMD
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or experiencing clicking sounds when you chew? You might be dealing with two common yet perplexing oral health issues: bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). Bruxism, often called teeth grinding or clenching, is a habit that affects people of all ages. At the same time, Temporomandibular joint…
Read MoreThe Power of Custom Mouthguards for TMD Relief
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD or TMJ disorder) impacts millions of people around the world. This condition develops when the jaw is incorrectly positioned, leading to excessive pressure on the temporomandibular joint that is attached to the jaw muscles. TMD affects individuals in various ways depending on the specific structures involved, as the temporomandibular joint comprises…
Read MoreCan Stress Affect Your Smile?
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress can arise from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to play a role in our overall health but did you know that stress can also cause…
Read MoreDo Kids Grind Their Teeth?
Teeth grinding or bruxism can be a common occurrence at one time or another for many adults. In fact, it is actually more common in children. It is believed that about 30% of all children grind or clench their teeth. Luckily, most kids usually move past grinding or clenching by the time they are a…
Read MoreWhy Do Our Teeth Shift?
As we age many changes occur in our bodies including our teeth. Our teeth shift and move over time due to many forces that we control and ones we do not. These forces include tongue movements, lips pushing against our teeth, and how our teeth come together. Below we will review some of these forces…
Read MoreHow Stress Affects Your Dental Health
Stress is the body’s internal and external reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional response. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to be bad for us but did you know that stress can also cause issues…
Read MoreCan Botox Relieve Pain?
Living with chronic facial pain can be very difficult for the sufferers and their loved ones. Often, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain can be elusive. Since the pain can radiate outward in an area, it can be difficult to pin down the source of the pain. The source of the pain may be related…
Read MoreBruxism And The BruxZir Porcelain Crown
Bruxism (also called teeth grinding) – is the habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of your teeth, usually during sleep, but can also occur during the day. The cause of bruxism is unknown but it is often associated with anger, tension, fear, frustration, and stress. Many people go through periods in their lives where they grind…
Read MoreDo You Grind Your Teeth?
Just about everyone will grind their teeth from time to time. Grinding of your teeth (bruxism is the medical term for this) on rare occasions generally does not cause any harm. But when teeth grinding and clenching occurs on a regular basis damage can occur to the teeth, surrounding tissues, and other oral health complications can present themselves. What is…
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