Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
As you lose your baby, your new permanent adult teeth grow in. Sometimes when these teeth grow in very quickly they can be come crowded or grow in crooked. When this happens the number one resource we look to is braces. But how do you know if you need braces? Braces are the most common…
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Teeth grinding or bruxism is referred to as a habit of rubbing of teeth against each other while sleeping or awake. People grind their teeth because of stress or anxiety. And, this habit leads to dental complications like abnormal bite, missing tooth or crooked teeth. Also, people who suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea due…
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Cavity formation in teeth is a commonly known dental complication. Cavities are often caused due to the food you eat, especially ones that are high in sugar and acid content. The bacteria feeds upon the sugary foods you eat and slowly infects your tooth. In the early stages you may not feel a thing, but…
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The habit of clenching, grinding or gnashing your teeth against each other is known as Bruxism. This happens either when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or unconsciously during sleep (sleep bruxism). People often grind or clench their teeth because of stress or anxiety. Younger children tend to clench and grind their teeth but many grow out of this as…
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Adequately aligned jaws are considered to be aesthetically pleasing and makes a smile look attractive. But, not everybody has a perfectly aligned jaw. If you are one of those people who have slightly or majorly misaligned jaw, it is better to get it treated soon. If a misaligned jaw is not fixed in time, it…
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While everyone of us wants a perfect, white smile, not everyone is blessed with it. Many people have to undergo dental treatments to have the smile they always wanted. If you have missing, discolored, or misaligned teeth, then such issues can be restored with the help of a dental treatment. Wondering how? With the help…
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Not many of use are aware of the importance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), until it stops functioning properly. The question is what is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint that connects your lower jawbone to your skull and allows you to move your jaw easily. When this joint is damaged, it leads to…
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Brushing is no longer a boring activity with a large variety of toothpastes available in the market. Some contain breath freshening elements, some are natural, while others help whiten teeth and reduce teeth sensitivity. ‘What toothpaste should I use?’ is a question that comes to people’s minds often. Many people suffer from certain dental issues,…
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Have you been experiencing disrupted sleeping patterns? Do you often wake up in the middle of the night and feel fatigued all day long? Are you not able to concentrate? If yes, then these may be the symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder where people stop breathing while they are…
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