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Lifestyle Adjustments and Treatments for Teeth Grinding
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Lifestyle Adjustments and Treatments for Teeth Grinding

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is often characterized by jaw stiffness or soreness, dental sensitivity, and tension headaches. Sound familiar? Because teeth grinding occurs mostly at night, most people don’t realize they suffer from it. Visit an experienced dentist today if you are experiencing any of those symptoms. Other side effects of teeth grinding include: Facial muscle fatigue Interrupted sleep Facial swelling Loose teeth Tooth pain Damaged fillings Gum tenderness Gum recession Popping or clicking of the jaw Neck stiffness When you visit a dentist, he or she will ask about your symptoms and conduct a thorough exam of your teeth, gums, [...]

Lifestyle Adjustments and Treatments for Teeth GrindingDr. Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:35-07:00

Top 3 Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
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Top 3 Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening

Do you cover your mouth when you smile? Have you tried giving up coffee, tea, or red wine to improve the appearance of your teeth? Do you edit photos to make your teeth appear brighter than they actually are? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to consider professional teeth whitening. When compared to over-the-counter whitening products, professional teeth whitening is obviously superior. Toothpastes, gels, trays, and strips may provide slight results over a few weeks or months, but in-office whitening helps patients achieve a bright, beautiful smile in what seems like an instant! Here are the [...]

Top 3 Benefits of Professional Teeth WhiteningDr. Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:36-07:00

Tooth Replacement Options: Dental Implants, Bridges, and Dentures
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Tooth Replacement Options: Dental Implants, Bridges, and Dentures

How do missing teeth affect you? Good question! If you have one or more missing teeth, your risk of infection, tooth decay, gum disease, and further tooth loss is heightened. Additionally, tooth loss is detrimental to the health of your jawbone. If there is no tooth root to stimulate the jawbone, it begins to deteriorate resulting in atrophy and significant aging. To reduce the chances of developing these oral health issues, the tooth or teeth must be replaced. Your dentist may recommend dental implants, bridges, or dentures. The option that’s best for you will depend on time constraints, budget, oral health, [...]

Tooth Replacement Options: Dental Implants, Bridges, and DenturesDr. Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:36-07:00

Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft Surgery
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Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft Surgery

Periodontal disease, genetics, aggressive tooth brushing, poor oral hygiene, hormonal changes, tobacco use, bruxism, and malocclusion are all causes of receding gums. Receding gums should be treated as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the tooth and surrounding bone structures that can result in tooth loss. In many cases, gum graft surgery is the best solution to this problem. There are three different types of gum graft surgery, but they each consist of the same steps. Before starting the procedure, the dentist will apply a local anesthetic to numb the area around the exposed tooth or teeth. The dentist [...]

Best Foods to Eat After Gum Graft SurgeryDr. Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:11-07:00

Can I avoid tooth extraction with Invisalign?
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Can I avoid tooth extraction with Invisalign?

You’re thinking about straight, uniform, beautiful teeth and a head-turning smile. It could change your life, and certainly make you feel better about how you look. But if you’ve been told that before getting braces you’ll need tooth extractions, you may want to check out Invisalign. Invisalign can effectively treat orthodontic issues while also, in some cases, eliminating the need for tooth extractions. However, Invisalign is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. You’ll need to meet with an Invisalign-certified dentist or orthodontist to learn whether this clear orthodontic aligner system is right for you. What is Invisalign? Invisalign corrects a multitude of orthodontic [...]

Can I avoid tooth extraction with Invisalign?Dr. Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:37-07:00

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