Dental Health

Correlation between worn out teeth and sleep apnea

There is a correlation between worn out teeth and sleep apnea. People who suffer from sleep apnea often experience grinding or clenching of their teeth during the night, which can lead to wear and tear on the teeth over time. Sleep apnea is a condition where a person experiences pauses in their breathing during sleep, …

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What do dental abrasion, erosion and cupping mean?

Learn Dental Terminology Teeth, like bones, can wear down with age and use. The different types of wear have names that dental professionals use. Today we discuss common dental issues: cupping, dental abrasion, and dental erosion. What is cupping? The enamel can become perforated or erode due to normal use and wear and tear. This …

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Can your dentist fix a chipped tooth? How bad is it to chip a tooth?

Have you ever chipped a tooth? It’s pretty easy to do unintentionally. Whether you accidentally bumped into something or were injured playing sports, little everyday accidents can cause unsightly chips. Sometimes you get away with a small chip on your tooth that you can hardly see. Maybe you shrug it off and hope that no one …

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Bite Imbalance: Cause, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Have you noticed that your teeth are misaligned? Maybe when you smile you have noticed that your teeth don’t fit together properly. While this may be an issue for you cosmetically, an unbalanced bite can cause a number of other issues. This misalignment can cause enamel wear, ringing in the ears, TMJ pain, and other …

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The Opioid Epidemic Has an Impact on Dental Industry

The opioid crisis has affected the dental industry, just as it has other medical professions. This growing, dangerous addiction to pain-pills is widespread throughout the country. The problem isn’t limited to the patients receiving the prescription. Patients have to worry about their family members, especially teenagers, taking their pain killers and becoming addicted or engaging …

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