A great oral hygiene routine and regular dental visits can go a long way toward protecting your oral and overall health, but there are certain instances where other measures may be necessary. For instance, if you suffer from teeth grinding or play contact sports, you may consider using a mouthguard. Mouthguards can offer added protection […]
Would a mouth guard help prevent me from grinding my teeth during the night? Have you found that you’ve started grinding your teeth in your sleep or doing it more than you have in the past? It appears that you are not alone. Dentists have been seeing an increase in patients displaying damaged crowns and […]
Is it worth the constant effort to get my child to wear his mouth guard? There is an old saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, “…in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Most of us, no doubt, could come up with a list of other things that we […]
Is grinding your teeth at night something to see your dentist about? Bruxism is the technical term used when you grind or clench your teeth. This usually occurs at night and is known as sleep bruxism, but it may also happen while awake, even if the individual is unaware of it. Sleep bruxism is often […]
