People who grind their teeth at is a condition known as Bruxism. It is usually stress related and often happens at night. This causes enamel which damages and wears off the enamel from teeth. It can also cause jaw joint pain. A professional occlusal guard or bite guard in lay terms is usually advised. Dr. Stevens takes an impression of your teeth and a dental lab fabricates a custom bite
Everyone has good and bad bacteria in their mouth. The bad bacteria feeds on your left over food that sticks to your teeth. The bacteria then form a substance called plaque that acts as a shield to the bacteria and then a stronger shield called calculus. Teeth brushing and flossing alone does not remove all the plaque and does not remove the calculus. Left in your mouth the bacteria will
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