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How Can I Stop Grinding my Teeth?

By Ultimate Smile Design | October 15, 2021 |

If you’ve been experiencing jaw pain, headaches, and broken teeth it may be because you are grinding your teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common disorder experienced by an estimated 10% of adults and 15% of children. Let’s explore the signs of teeth grinding and how you can stop grinding your teeth.…

That Pain in Your Jaw Could be From Bruxism

By Ultimate Smile Design | August 9, 2019 |

“Do you grind your teeth?” I asked my patient. She looked surprised and said, “Not that I know of!” At Ultimate Smile Design, this is a common exchange with our patients during preventive dental checkups. We often see evidence of teeth clenching and grinding, or bruxism, while our patients don’t even realize they are doing…