Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some people grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the…
TMJ
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth and How to Protect Them
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At The Lewisville Dentist, we want you to be careful with…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the advantages of dental implant procedures. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Lewisville area for over 30 years. At The Lewisville Dentist, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face or…
Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday dilemmas cause some people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most people know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health problems your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health care. Bad…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress-induced oral problems. Here are some dental problems linked to…
