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Bruxism Help: Stop Grinding your Teeth



The condition known as bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth during the night. In some severe cases, clenching of the jaw can also occur which is extremely uncomfortable and frustrating.

The Citizens of Massachusetts Regard Highly their Dentist, Survey Shows

According to a study that has been recently released by the MDS (Massachusetts Dental Society), the citizens of this state place a high level of importance on their general oral health. They further believe that dental hygiene services should be made available and advantageous for everyone, even for those being aided by governmental programs.

Ways to Prevent Teeth Grinding

Bruxism is the term use to teeth grinding. This activity usually occurs during sleep at night or even in a day nap. It is a grinding of the teeth accompanied with jaw clenching that occurs to children and adult particularly at sleep. This oral parafunctional activity has many causes.

The Best Way to Lose a Tooth – Do Not Use Mouthguard

The spring sports season is upon us. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation (NYSSF), student athletes account for a significant part of the 15 million dental injuries and the five million cases of traumatically lost teeth that occur every year.