If your jaw or neck feels sore after you wake up, you may be one of the millions of people suffering from sleep bruxism—when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw and grinds their teeth during their sleep, including the following: Severe headaches Facial pain Disruption during sleep Tooth pain or sensitivity Damaged enamel, fractured and chipped teeth Tight jaw muscles... read more »
What does tobacco do to your teeth? Although tobacco use has long been linked to a host of health issues, its effects on oral health can often be overlooked. Unfortunately, however, tobacco usage, like cigarettes, has six times the risk of mouth, tongue, throat and lip cancer. Early signs of oral cancer include the uncomfortable feeling that something is stuck... read more »
What are tooth infections and how can they be treated? A tooth infection or “tooth abscess” is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gums. If left untreated, dental infections have the potential to spread to other parts of the body and cause dangerous, potentially even fatal consequences such as sepsis, an infection that spreads... read more »