Many of us lost our smiles when the pandemic hit in 2020. Sadly, dental health problems have notably increased over the past year. Due to delayed professional cleanings and treatment, plus complications from mask-wearing, Americans need dental treatment more than ever. “Mask mouth” is causing dry mouth which increases the bacteria in the mouth which
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Should I be using a Night Guard?
Do you suffer from headaches, sore or clicking jaw, sensitive teeth, recession, worn or chipped teeth, or have trouble sleeping? These are just a few of the most common side effects from grinding or clenching your teeth (also known as bruxism). You may not be aware you have it until you start to feel its associated discomforts. It
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It is a well-known fact that face masks are an effective way of protecting us against the transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), but is wearing a face mask responsible for a rise in dental problems? According to a recent report, dentists are indeed seeing a growing trend of increased dental problems, such as bad
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