Unlike tooth pain, which can point to a specific concern, it can be less clear to you why you are experiencing broader discomfort in your face and jaw. In addition to having lingering discomfort that affects you throughout the day, you may experience stiffness, resistance, and increased pain whenever you attempt to bite and chew…. Read more »
What can happen at night to cause you to wake up with jaw pain, sore or sensitive teeth, and even concerns about broken enamel? For many people, sleep create problems for their smile, as bruxism can cause them to grind and clench their jaw throughout the night. When this goes untreated, it can have serious… Read more »
Until you do something about nightly teeth grinding and clenching issues, you can experience worsening harm to your enamel. At our Dallas, TX dentist’s office, we are prepared to help patients regain confidence in the way they look after this damage has occurred. We can evaluate teeth to see if you should have dental crowns… Read more »
Your daily life can be harder to enjoy when TMJ disorder causes you to experience frequent aches and pains. Problems with joint alignment and tension can cause different forms of discomfort. Over time, you can find yourself dealing with stiff or sore jaw movements, difficulties with headaches, and a tendency to grind and clench your… Read more »
As long as you leave a problem with your jaw alignment or movement untreated, you can experience frustrating problems with pain and sensitivity, limited movement, and even issues with persistent headaches. So what can you do if you suspect this issue, TMJ disorder, is interfering with your quality of your life? With the help of… Read more »
How much time do you have to address your nightly teeth grinding issues before you experience damage to your smile? Putting off treatment in hopes that you can wait to do something about bruxism can lead to consequences. You can find that your appearance has changed based on how much wear and tear affects your… Read more »
Nothing can derail your day like a headache. It can be especially exhausting if you suffer from them consistently. What’s more, is that there are so many potential causes behind them — dehydration, stress, and missed meals are all culprits. Headaches can also be caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. These are the joints that… Read more »
While you likely know that teeth-grinding is detrimental to the health of your affected teeth, you may not be aware of the damage it can do to your jaw as well. This disorder, also known as bruxism, can be caused by jaw alignment issues as well as environmental and emotional circumstances. Moreover, it can also… Read more »
Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and it is certainly one that requires consistent care. After all, the list of factors that pose a major threat to your teeth far exceeds the list of items that are beneficial. While many understand that common concerns such as decay and gum disease are often the… Read more »
It goes without saying that as one of the most common dental concerns there are, tooth decay is often the biggest threat to your grin. It can develop and spread throughout the mouth, affecting all teeth if given the opportunity, and will ultimately result in a total loss. For some people, however, the biggest concern… Read more »
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