Category: Bruxism

The Thing About Teeth-Grinding

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You won’t notice it immediately, but if you constantly grind your teeth, then eventually, the friction and pressure can damage your teeth and exhaust the jaws that move them. The thing about teeth-grinding, however, is that patients who do it dangerously often typically do so in their sleep, and therefore aren’t aware of it until… Read more »

Save the Grinding for Coffee Beans and Give your Teeth a Break

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 at Riverside Dental Group, help patients dealing with teeth grinding through education and treatment. The Basics of Bruxism Habitual (even if it’s subconscious) clenching and grinding of teeth can cause severe tension in your jaw and mouth. Offshoots of a condition like bruxism include headaches, soreness, loose

How much do you know about TMJ disorder?

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TMJ Disorder Questions Q1. Which of the following does not describe TMJ disorder? A. Issues with jaw pain B. TMD C. Temporary mouth joint disorder D. Temporomandibular joint disorder   Q2. Which of the following is the temporomandibular joint? A. A joint in your neck B. The hinge joint for your lower jaw C. Your… Read more »