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How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth

How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth

What is Bruxism? Bruxism is a condition defined by the grinding or clenching of your teeth. Generally, people who grind or clench their teeth do so in their sleep, oftentimes unknowingly. Dentists can tell if a patient is prone to grinding their teeth because the teeth will be worn down, broken, or cracked. Bruxism can…

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How Does Invisalign Work

How Does Invisalign Work

What is Invisalign? If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve either had orthodontic treatment before or it’s been recommended to you in the past. That’s because, according to a survey from 1998, only 35% of people have naturally straight teeth. If you’re an adult who needs orthodontic correction and never received it as…

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What Is Tooth Enamel?

What Is Tooth Enamel?

10 Things You Need to Know About Tooth Enamel Your teeth are subject to all kinds of wear and tear. From chomping apples and ripping through steak, to daily brushing and even grinding at night, teeth were built to be tough. One of the parts of teeth is called tooth enamel – that thin, outer…

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How to Floss Correctly: The Do’s & Don’ts

How to Floss Correctly: The Do’s & Don’ts

Floss Like a Pro: The Dos and Don'ts to Help You If you cringe a little when the dental hygienist asks about your flossing habits, you’re not alone. A national teeth flossing survey by the Centers for Disease Control found only 30 percent of people floss daily, while 32 percent said they never do. For…

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