Teeth Concerns
Why is My CPAP Machine Causing Me Tooth Pain?
While modern CPAP machines are an effective tool for many people, others may experience negative side effects that require the use of different technologies or tools. If you notice any of the following uncomfortable symptoms, you may want to consider other treatments for your sleep disorder. What is a CPAP…
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Teeth Concerns
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire…with Her Mouth!
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen action in the new superhero film Black Panther led to a different reaction. Sophia Robb, an 18-year-old Californian, had to make an emergency…
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Teeth Concerns
Your ‘Toothache’ Might not be Caused by a Tooth
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing tooth sensitivity. Sometimes, though, the pain doesn’t originate with your teeth and gums. They’re fine and healthy—it’s something outside of your…
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Teeth Concerns
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality or are under a lot of stress, you are more likely to suffer from a condition called bruxism, which means you…
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Teeth Concerns
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but how we respond to them and try to relieve stress. This can often have a negative effect on our…
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