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How Does Bruxism Affect Your Teeth and Long-Term Dental Health?

Nearly half of all Australian adults might be suffering from Bruxism. It is involuntary grinding or clenching that can lead to a host of immediate and long-term dental issues including enamel wear, increased sensitivity, tooth fractures, gum recession, jaw pain, and even facial changes. Left untreated, it may cause severe damage that requires major restorative […]

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Taking Stress Out On Your Teeth

These days there are innumerable cases of stress seen at dentists. Isn’t this a bit surprising? Well yes, there is a huge connection between tooth pain, stress, anxiety. During routine dental examinations and cleanings, dentists are able to detect oral symptoms of stress, including orofacial pain, bruxism, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), mouth sores and gum disease. […]

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