If you feel an unusual amount of stress in a given moment, you may respond by clenching your jaw, and grind your teeth. You may not think much of that action while it happens, but you should know that a habit of teeth grinding can lead to real oral health troubles. Patients who experience bruxism can…
If you are missing a tooth, or missing several teeth, you can be quite unhappy with your smile. Some people with this issue can go so far as to try and avoid smiling altogether! That being said, there are oral health issues that come with tooth loss that can cause serious issues, and also deserve…
Tobacco’s effects on your health can be serious. One area where you can experience problems is your oral health. You will face an increased risk for problems like gum disease, and potentially serious conditions like oral cancer. If you have been a user of tobacco products, you have hopefully already cut yourself off from its…
A smile gap that stands out in your smile can be a bothersome presence. If you are self-conscious about the presence of a gap, it can undermine your confidence, and make you less comfortable with how you look. Gaps can be caused by alignment issues, but some patients will have this problem because of size…
