If your jaw hurts every time you have a snack, you’re probably feeling annoyed and want to know what’s going on. Your lower jaw is connected to the rest of your skull by two itty bitty joints that live by your ears on each side of your face. These joints, known as your temporomandibular joints, are tiny but mighty because they give your jaw the range of motion they need...
Read MoreCaring For Your Tooth Enamel Healthy teeth have a hard, protective layer that shields your teeth from irritants. But without proper oral care, the enamel on your teeth can wear down. When you don’t have enamel to protect your teeth, you expose their nerve endings. One of the reasons your teeth may be sensitive is because your enamel has worn away. Enamel can regenerate, but you have to allow it...
Read MoreSmoking is bad for so many reasons, and on the laundry list of things that smoking affects is your teeth. We understand that quitting is extremely hard, which is why we’ve attached some tips at the end of this article to help you stop smoking for good. How Does Smoking Affect Teeth? Smoking cigarettes directly exposes your teeth to tobacco and nicotine, two things that lead to stained teeth and...
Read MoreIs Teeth Grinding Causing Me Pain? If you’re experiencing jaw pain, earaches, headaches, neck pain, facial pain, tooth sensitivity, or facial soreness, you’re probably wondering what’s going on. There’s a pretty good chance that the source of your problems is bruxism. Bruxism is the fancy word for teeth grinding, and most people don’t even realize they’re doing it because it happens when they’re sleeping. Sometimes bruxism results from stress, a...
Read MoreA chipped or cracked tooth can make you feel extremely self-conscious about your smile, and you deserve to show off those pearly whites. Today, we’ll cover how to prevent and treat fractured teeth so you can constantly smile confidently. What Can Cause Teeth to Chip? There are a variety of reasons that teeth can crack, including: Constant pressure from teeth grinding Large fillings that weaken the tooth’s integrity Chewing or...
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