Jul 29, 2025
How to Stop Grinding Teeth at Night: 5 Steps to Help You Get Relief
Many people may occasionally grind their teeth at night without any issues, but chronic grinding can lead to serious problems, including dental damage, headaches, and jaw pain. If you wake up every morning with jaw tension or mysterious tooth pain, it may be because of severe teeth grinding (bruxism). You can't always stop grinding your teeth while sleeping, but there are steps you can take to minimize the overall risk...
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Jul 29, 2025
Wearing Retainers After Braces: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Perfect Smile
When it’s time to remove your braces, don’t fret. Retainer wear is the next, equally important phase in your orthodontic journey. When you use the right retainer, you can still maintain a straight smile for years. Orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening can take months (or years). Wearing retainers after braces locks in your proper alignment for decades. Whether you use a fixed retainer, removable retainer, or a combination of both,...
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Jul 29, 2025
How to Clean a Retainer: Important Tips for Effective Care
Wearing a retainer keeps your teeth straight long after braces, but also traps bacteria, plaque, and food particles in the process. Taking a minute to clean your retainer every day can make a big difference in how it feels and smells. Cleaning your retainer will help preserve oral health, retain your orthodontic investment, and maintain your retainer. Whether you wear a Hawley retainer, clear plastic retainers, or Invisalign aligners, you...
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May 13, 2025
Do At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits Really Work?
No one has ever said, “I love yellow teeth.” Yet, yellowing and discoloration are common dental concerns that nearly everyone faces at some point in life. Whether it’s due to poor oral hygiene, smoking, or frequent consumption of stain-causing foods and drinks like coffee, red wine, and tea, teeth often lose their natural brightness. This aesthetic issue can affect your self-esteem, making you self-conscious about smiling or speaking in...
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Apr 15, 2025
Mouthguards: What Are They, Types, Risks, and How to Clean Them?
Did you know that 15 to 40% of children and 8 to 10% of adults are affected by sleep Bruxism, which involves teeth grinding and jaw thrusting while sleeping? A mouthguard can help to prevent teeth grinding, many sports-related jaw injuries, and even sleep apnea. Let's learn more about it. Imagine having a sore jaw, throbbing headache, or chipped teeth due to something you unknowingly do in your sleep. If...
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