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Tough Teeth No Match for Tooth Grinding

March 18, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw, you know just how painful a problem like tooth grinding can be. It’s not just an annoying habit; it’s a disorder complete with a fancy name — bruxism. This disorder causes you to clench or grind your teeth. It usually happens during sleep, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: bruxism, damaging teeth, dental treatments, get enough sleep, jaw disorders, mouth guard, teeth grinding, temporomandibular joint problems, what causes teeth grinding

Crowning Glory: Keep Crowns Clean So They Last Longer

April 30, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

You may not be royalty, but a dental crown might help you feel like one. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth. It restores a tooth’s shape, size and strength and improves its appearance. When cemented in place, a crown encases the entire visible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cracked tooth, crowns, damaging teeth, dental bridge, dental work, discolored teeth, fillings, keeping dental crowns clean, missing teeth, racked tooth, weakened teeth

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