Tips to Stop Teeth-Grinding Before You Seek Treatment

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When most people think of teeth-grinding, at least in the context of it being harmful, the most common concern that comes to mind is bruxism. A chronic condition that causes you to grind your teeth consistently, bruxism can often lead to a wide range of oral health concerns. This is why many people who know what bruxism is may worry if they notice themselves grinding their teeth on occasion. Fortunately, not every case of grinding teeth is a reliable indication of bruxism. For many people, the following tips can help put a stop to their teeth-grinding habits and better protect their oral health, without the need for professional bruxism treatment. (more…)

Finding the Cause of Your Teeth-Grinding Habit

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A lot of things might surprise you about teeth-grinding. For instance, for some people, it isn’t something they can always control, or that they’re even always aware of. Such constant teeth-grinding, known as bruxism, can also be the cause of one or more different underlying issues that you may or may not be aware of. The only way to be sure of anything about your teeth-grinding habit is to find out the cause of it, which requires a professional examination and diagnosis from your dentist. (more…)

Why You Shouldn’t Underestimate Teeth-Grinding

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Constant teeth-grinding, or bruxism, isn’t something that everyone has to deal with. For many people, it only occurs as a nervous tic or as a reaction to heightened stress. For others, however, it might be the telltale sign of bruxism – a condition that causes you to unconsciously grind your teeth together. At our Cleveland, TX, dental office, we can help you determine if you should take your teeth-grinding more seriously, and whether you need treatment to protect your smile from further complications. (more…)

Things You Might Not Know About Your Bruxism Habit

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Not everyone who has bruxism (chronic teeth-grinding) knows that they have it. That’s because the consistent grinding that marks the condition occurs subconsciously throughout the day, and often, throughout the night. However, the symptoms of bruxism can become obvious before long if it’s left untreated. At our Cleveland, TX, dental office, we can help you determine if you have bruxism, and provide customized treatment to help you stop grinding your teeth, if necessary. (more…)

Why Bruxism Disorder Doesn’t Have To Be Upsetting

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No, nobody wants to find out that there’s something not going correctly in terms of oral health. However, our Cleveland, TX team wants you to remember that when you discover you require dental treatment for an issue, this isn’t a reason to become upset! Instead, it’s a relief to know you have dental care on your side, to make things better. Let’s use bruxism disorder as today’s example. Sure, you may be a bit distressed to discover your smile isn’t in perfect condition but that, instead, you are experiencing a functional disorder! The upside? Let’s discuss the details!

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Smile Sounds: How To React If You Recently Heard…

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You know that your smile sometimes feels different than it usually does. It may look different from time to time, as well. However, if you suddenly notice that it sounds different, this may come as quite a shock! What to think about changes in terms of noises that are emanating from your mouth, you wonder? Well, as you might imagine, our Cleveland, TX team always encourages you to pick up the phone to call us, so we can provide you with an accurate answer (and any necessary solution) during a visit. For now, let’s help you solve the mystery of some common, easy-to-hear oral health related symptoms!

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Smile Care: Things We May Find Before You Can

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Did you know that one of the reasons you come in for your dental checkups, two times every single year, is because there are some things that we are often able to find before you will notice them? This is extremely important because detecting these oral health issues right when they start to form is the best way to handle them. It means treating them long before they worsen, damage your tissue, spread, etc. Instead, our Cleveland, TX team can quickly derail the issue, stop it, turn things around, get you back to excellent oral health, and you’ll be back on track! Let’s explore some examples.

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The Lowdown On Chewy Foods: Beware!

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Yes, there is something to be said for the fun that occurs when you indulge in chewy foods. They take longer to eat, they are often delicious and sweet, and they just might be something you love to consume! However, though they’re not all culprits in causing oral health problems, most items that are super-chewy may pose a high risk for your otherwise perfectly safe and healthy smile. Let our Cleveland, TX team talk over some important points with you in terms of the chewy factor and what to watch out for, so you don’t end up damaging that lovely smile!

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Common Dental Care Confusion: Same Or Different?

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When you’re talking about your dental care, your oral health, and your needs in general, you might find that it’s easy to become confused in certain situations. If you guessed that you’re the only one, for instance, that cannot seem to distinguish between dental bonding and dental contouring, guess again! For some reason, certain smile problems or treatments that tend to “go together” can be difficult to tell apart (possibly because they tend to have some similarities). That is, until you have the help of our Cleveland, TX team assisting you in recognizing what’s what in the world of smile protection!

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What Having Bruxism Really Means

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When you grind your teeth every once in a while, there isn’t really much reason to worry about it. When healthy, your teeth can withstand an enormous amount of pressure without any harm being done to their enamel (protective outer layer). However, grinding your teeth constantly and consistently, especially when you don’t even realize it, can overwhelm even the healthiest and strongest of your teeth. At our Cleveland, TX, dental office, we can help you spot the signs of bruxism during your routine exam and cleaning appointment, and explain what the condition can mean for your smile. Then, we’ll work with you to devise the best treatment plan to help you stop grinding your teeth. (more…)