Is grinding your teeth bad for your overall health? Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common oral habit that involves clenching or grinding the teeth, often involuntarily. While occasional teeth grinding might not cause significant harm, chronic or severe...
Dentists frequently encounter patients who unknowingly struggle with bruxism, also known as teeth clenching or grinding teeth in sleep. And when left untreated, bruxism can cause dental issues requiring extensive and expensive treatments. Let’s take a closer look at...
Dental deep cleanings can seem like an intensive process, so it’s not surprising that one of the most common questions patients have is, “How much is a deep cleaning at the dentist?” But with 47.2% of adults 30 and over suffering from some form of...
Over 66% of Americans visited a dentist at least once in the past year. Yet, one in 4 adults in the United States suffers from untreated cavities. With a dentist on just about every block, how can you be sure you’re picking the right one? In this blog, we help you...
Most of us have experienced the uncomfortable feeling of pressure or tightness in our jaw muscles at one point or another. If you frequently clench and grind your teeth, it may be a sign that you’re suffering from bruxism or unconscious teeth grinding. It’s even...
When you look in the mirror, do you ever notice small, almost invisible lines or cracks in your teeth? These hairline fractures, sometimes called craze lines in teeth, are very common and are usually nothing to worry about. However, it’s important to understand what...
