Category: Bruxism

Feeling Stressed? Take Time to Relax for Your Dental Health

Did you know that stress can play a role in your dental health? Stress can contribute to conditions like bruxism, TMJ disorder, and high blood pressure can increase your risk of gum disease. Here are some tips from Dr. Ann Kania, our Encinitas periodontist, so that you can prevent stress from harming your oral health…. Read more »

Encinitas Dentist Gives Clues that Suggest You May Have Bruxism

Are you teeth sensitive to temperature? Can you bite into ice cream or drink a hot cup of coffee without cringing? If hot or cold foods hurt your teeth, you may be experiencing symptoms of teeth grinding, bruxism. Here’s how some tooth sensitivity can develop. The center of your tooth, known as the tooth pulp,… Read more »