I wasn’t even aware that I was grinding my teeth in my sleep until my dentist told me that the teeth in the back were damaged from the night time grinding. He said that sometimes stress can trigger a person to start grinding their teeth at night, and the fact that my jaw was working overtime in my sleep might even explain the headaches that I was having. Luckily, we were able to put a stop to the problem with a retainer-like device that I wear at night. I started this blog to talk about grinding damage and different strategies you can use to stop the nightly grind and repair your teeth. Your jaw deserves to rest at night too.
Posted on: 8 July 2019
Before a person can get braces, he or she will likely have to go to the dentist to have some work done to his or her teeth before the person's teeth are ready for braces. If you are planning on getting braces, you should plan on this, too, and here are some of the things your dentist may need to do to help prepare your teeth for braces.
Takes X-Rays of Your Teeth
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Posted on: 7 June 2019
From correcting misaligned teeth to straightening a bite and creating space, the benefits of braces for kids should be easy to see. Unfortunately, many parents struggle with the fact that their child will need to wear braces for a specific period of time. Thankfully, proper understanding is possible as long as the right questions are asked. If your child will be wearing braces, here are a few important questions to ask the orthodontist.
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Posted on: 13 May 2019
Having beautiful, straight teeth can really help you feel good about yourself. When your smile isn't as attractive as you want it to be, it's hard to muster up the confidence to meet new people and take on opportunities that can really elevate your station in life. Once you've reached adulthood, you might think it's really too late to do much about the way your teeth look. The truth is that there are lots of options, and getting braces can be the first step toward helping you love what you see when you look into the mirror.
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Posted on: 15 April 2019
When your child is a baby, it is time to start thinking about how you will prevent and address dental issues they may face as they grow older. Establishing good practices now will help your child realize the importance of their dental care throughout their life.
Start Visits Early
Talk with your dentist about the best age to begin having visits and what your child should be doing for oral care at different ages.
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