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The short answer is yes. The most common occurrence is that the patient loses the ability to touch their front teeth together.
When a patient wears an ill-fitting night guard, it can disrupt the natural alignment of the jaws and teeth, leading to various issues, including an anterior overbite. Here's how it can happen:
Jaw pain can be a frustrating and debilitating issue, affecting your ability to eat, speak, sleep, and enjoy daily life. If you’re experiencing discomfort in your jaw, face, head, or neck, you’re not alone. At Shumack Dental & Implants, we understand the complexities of jaw pain and are committed to helping you find effective, long-lasting relief.
There’s no room for mistakes in my line of work. As a dentist, I’ve learned the hard way that catching small issues before they turn into big ones is absolutely critical to ensure your best oral health. That's why I wouldn’t use anything less than 7.5x magnification loupes.
Wake bruxism is when you grind or clench your teeth while awake, and night bruxism is when it happens while you're asleep.
Both can cause similar problems, but night bruxism is trickier to deal with because you're not conscious when it's happening.
Indirect dental restorations, such as inlays, onlays, and crowns, have several benefits over direct restorations, such as resin fillings. benefits include:
The tooth fairy would be very proud of this new finding. As this recently published article explains, we already knew that stem cells obtained from human exfoliated decidous teeth (SHED) were fairly clever. They’re known for their ability to replicate, their ‘multipurpose-ness’ and their ability to suppress the immune system.
Some incredible studies have suggested a relationship between gum disease and blood sugar control!
Brushing your own kids’ teeth? Super hard. Here are some tips to help you next time you take on the challenge!
Rinsing after brushing can wash away the toothpaste that is still working its magic on your teeth. By not rinsing after spitting out the toothpaste, the product will stay in your mouth and continue its effects for a healthier, brighter smile.
Teeth grinding or clenching (Bruxism) can cause jaw pain, headaches and damage your teeth. Most people do not realise they have Bruxism until family members point it out or symptoms arise.
The Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) can cover up to $1,013 over two calendar years for basic dental services. Find out if your child is eligible for the scheme.
The festive season is fun but not always tooth friendly. So we’ve put together some Oral Health tips to help keep you smiling through the Festive Season!