Did you know that about 15% of people have a habit of grinding their teeth or clenching their jaws, a condition called bruxism? Clenching and grinding can be caused by multiple factors, such as stress or anxiety, and studies have shown that even sleep apnea can sometimes go hand-in-hand with grinding and clenching your teeth at night.
So, what can be done to help with this? A Night guard is often the answer to this problem!
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS February 9th, 2021
Posted In: Sleep Apnea
Tags: broken tooth, cracked tooth, restorative dentistry, teeth clenching, teeth grinding
It is no fun to have tooth pain. But, did you know that pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck can mean several different things.
But what makes having tooth pain or a toothache the NUMBER ONE reason you need to see your dentist? Let’s discuss the Top Ten Symptoms or reasons why you are experiencing tooth pain:
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS April 28th, 2020
Posted In: Emergency Dental Care
Tags: broken tooth, dental appointment, gum disease, toothache
Up until recently, the process for getting a traditional crown has been time-consuming and requires multiple trips to the dentist office. Crowns are implemented for a variety of reasons and are one of the most common dental procedures that dentists perform. According to WebMD, dental crowns are caps that are tooth-shaped and restore the appearance of a tooth to help protect a weak tooth, restore a broken tooth, make a cosmetic modification, and more.
(more…)Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS May 14th, 2019
Posted In: Services | Procedures
Tags: broken tooth, cerec crown, porcelain crown, same day crown