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How Do I Know If My Child Has Bruxism

Posted by Lisa Edwards on Feb 3rd 2017

How Do I Know If My Child Has Bruxism

The sound is as unnerving as scraping fingernails across a blackboard. You do a double take when you realize the sound you are hearing is coming from your sleeping child's bedroom. What could possibly …

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Tooth Sensitivity 101

Posted by Lisa Edwards on Oct 21st 2016

Tooth Sensitivity 101

 If just looking at that orange popsicle sends stabs of pain to your teeth, chances are you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. It can happen when you sip a hot drink or bite into a cold desser …

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​Sexy Mouthguard, Why Not?

Posted by Lisa Edwards on Jun 30th 2016

​Sexy Mouthguard, Why Not?

For years my dental hygienist has been after me to protect my teeth from damage caused by bruxism. Year after year, she would remind me that you are only given one set of permanent teeth. I dreaded …

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​What is a Bite Guard?

Posted by Lisa Edwards on May 23rd 2016

​What is a Bite Guard?

You say "po-tay-to" and I say "po-tah-to",. A bite guard is a mouthguard, is a night grinding guard, is a stress guard, is a teeth guard, is a dental guard, is a night guard. One and the same. So …

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