How has the COVID-19 pandemic increased bruxism rates?
2020-11-26
Lockdown stress and anxiety upped rates of jaw clenching and teeth grinding, new findings reveal. In addition, women were found to suffer from these symptoms
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Pandemic Lockdowns Lead to More Orofacial and Jaw Pain
2020-11-17
The stress and anxiety experienced by the general population during Israel’s first lockdown brought about a significant rise in orofacial and jaw pain, as well
Warn Your Patients About the Risks of DIY Dentistry
2020-10-30
When the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that patients delay routine dental visits until the pandemic was under greater control, it shook the dental industry. Not only
Bruxism: the impact of COVID-19 on the nation’s oral health
2020-09-16
Dr Ahmed Hussain and Zainab Al Mukhtar discuss the rising problem of bruxism during the pandemic. Have you seen a spike in cases of bruxism
Patients Need to Brush Up on Dental Terminology
2019-05-20
Many of your patients aren’t familiar with key terminology that you use every day in your practice, which may lead to unease and even anxiety
Beating bruxism
2018-02-27
Dental Sky is now the exclusive distributor of the Flexi Orthotic System (FOS). The FOS offers chairside treatment to reduce and eliminate your patients’ headaches, migraines
Adolescents with Bruxism May Be Victims of Bullying
2017-07-13
Today’s public schools are required by law to have anti-bullying policies in place, while faculties are trained to watch out for signs of harassment and
Bruxism in teenagers could be a sign of bullying
2017-07-13
Teenagers suffering from from sleep bruxism could be being subjected to bullying, a new study has found. The study, published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, found
PTSD May Be Causing Your Patients’ Dental Pain
2017-05-31
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) hurts more than the mind. It also takes a toll on the body. Specifically, PTSD increases the potential for orofacial pain
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes Complications in Dental Implants
2017-05-01
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to sleep bruxism, which damages the teeth. But researchers from BTI Biotechnology Institute in Blue Bell, Penn, and
Watch Out for These Four Heartburn-Oral Health Links
2017-03-15
Every day we treat patients who come to our offices with not just tooth and gum concerns but overall health issues as well. As good
Dentures and Devices Improve Comfort and Sleep
2015-10-21
New devices from Whole You promise more comfort and improved sleep. The Nexteeth full denture uses CAD/CAM technology, advanced material, and a thinner palatial plate