Keeping your dental discomfort to yourself can be a poor decision for several reasons. One is that you can prolong your time struggling with pain and sensitivity for no reason, as the feeling may not go away until the appropriate treatment. Another is that the cause of your problem can worsen, leading to complications that […]
Category: Bruxism/TMJ
When Bruxism Wears Down Your Enamel
Your teeth are strong enough to break apart and break down an array of foods. The strength of our enamel is important to our ability to enjoy a varied, nutrient-rich diet, and to our ability to avoid dental problems. Unfortunately, problems with gradual wear and tear can start to affect both your appearance and oral […]
How Oral Appliances Help With TMJ Pain
What can you really do to address pain that you experience whenever you move your jaw to bite, chew, or speak? Discomfort that frequently occurs when you move your jaw, or regular aches and pains that affect your face, neck, and head, can point to difficulties with TMJ disorder. There are many reasons why people […]
Resolving Your Troubled Bite Function
When you start to lose confidence in your ability to bite and chew through certain tough foods, or when basic jaw movements begin to hurt, you should be concerned about your oral health. More than one issue can create this kind of intrusion on your daily life. Sometimes, people grow concerned because tooth pain limits […]
When Teeth Grinding Hurts Your Smile
If you spend your nights clenching and grinding your teeth, your mornings can start with dental pain and sensitivity. Over time, this unconscious habit can make you more likely to suffer from TMJ disorder, and it can leave you with visible dental damage that affects your smile and oral health. While it is difficult to […]
Responding To Issues With Jaw Pain
The issues that you have with jaw pain should be brought to your dentist’s attention. You should bring up any problems with pain or sensitivity that you have when you bite and chew at a regular dental exam. If pain has become a problem that impacts your daily life, you can schedule an appointment to […]
Nightly Teeth Grinding And Your Smile
People who spend their nights unconsciously grinding their teeth can have difficult mornings, as their days can start with pain and sensitivity issues that affect their teeth and jaw. Unfortunately, this is a condition that can cause worsening discomfort over time as well as permanent damage to your tooth structure! At our Prairie Village, KS […]
Discussing Bite Pain With Your Dentist
If you no longer feel like you can eat certain foods without discomfort, if you avoid a certain side of your mouth while chewing, or if any jaw movement feels stiff or painful, let your dentist know. Problems with pain and sensitivity point to issues with your oral health that can worsen over time. At […]
Will Daily Stress Make Dental Problems Harder To Avoid?
You should have a good oral hygiene routine in place, one that involves effective daily habits to fight the buildup of plaque and tartar. Of course, not all days are the same, which can sometimes affect our commitment to protecting our teeth and gums. During periods of heightened stress, some people have a more difficult […]
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How Pain From TMJ Disorder Disrupts A Person’s Life
If you are experiencing an increased number of headaches, if biting and chewing cause pain, or if your jaw movement is stiff or difficult, you should let your dentist know. These are all issues that a person can experience when they struggle with TMJ disorder. This problem stems from a change in the alignment or […]
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