October 9, 2018
Bruxism (aka grinding of teeth)
Continuing with the subject of tooth conditions we encounter daily, bruxism is very common. Estimates of prevalence of this damaging behavior based on studies range from 50 to 75% of the general population. It wears the teeth down, and accelerates once the tooth wear has progressed past the enamel layer. It also makes chewing muscles sore (such as the masseter ...