Nail Biting Nail biting may be less common today but I still see it quite often. It can cause teeth and fillings to chip and wear. Solution:Be mindful. Paint your nails with a bitter tasting clear polish available at your local pharmacy. Brushing Too Hard Toothbrush abrasion is one of the leading causes of “notching”…
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What Exactly is “Occlusal Disease”?
And what does it have to do with tricycles? Dentistry has traditionally diagnosed and treated three basic conditions relating to our teeth and their support systems: Tooth Decay (dental caries), Periodontal disease (diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth – the gums and bone) and Occlusal disease – those conditions affecting how the teeth…
Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night?
A comprehensive study reported in the American College of Chest Physicians journal found that more than 8% of the population grind their teeth at night at least once a week. Half of those that grind also experience significant consequences including muscular discomfort on awakening, sleep disturbing tooth grinding and the necessity of extensive dental work.…
