staining of teeth

Things that cause extrinsic staining of teeth:

tea, coffee, soda, red wine & tobacco

heart

People with Periodontal Disease are more likely to die from heart disease or stroke!

What does a nightguard do for me?

 What does a nightguard do for me?

*Get a good night's sleep.

*Get rid of headaches.

*Get rid of jaw pain.

*Keeps me from damaging my teeth, crowns, dentures etc.

How do I know I need a nightguard?

   How do I know I need a nightguard? 

* You need a nightguard if you wake up with jaw pain.

*If you are chipping your teeth /crowns.

*If you are grinding or wearing away your teeth.

Philips Sonicare™

Is a Philips Sonicare™ a substitute for flossing?

-A floss cleans in between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach.

missing teeth

 If your bite is off or you are missing a tooth, your jaw muscles have to work harder to bring your teeth together, causing muscle strain and headaches.

tension headache

Did you know 80% of all headaches are due to muscle tension.  A bad bite is a leading cause of a tension headache.  Dental signs of a tension headache are sore jaw muscles, teeth grinding, clicking, popping jaw joints. AACP