Most people are aware that grinding their teeth is not a great habit, but the clenching that happens during sleep is often harder to detect than the grinding itself. Many people clench without ever producing the audible grinding sound, yet the damage and symptoms are just as real. Here is how to tell whether you might be clenching your teeth while you sleep. Why is sleep clenching hard to detect? Unlike bruxism that involves grinding, which produces a sound a sleeping partner

Pain when biting down is one of the most common reasons patients call our office, and it usually points to a specific, identifiable cause. Common Causes of Pain When Biting A cracked tooth, which can cause sharp pain specifically when pressure is applied A cavity that has reached the inner layers of the tooth A loose or damaged filling A high or uneven bite putting extra pressure on one tooth An abscess or infection at the root of the tooth Sinus pressure, which can sometimes

Your mouth changes shape over time, even after you've had dentures for years, and a reline is how we keep your dentures fitting the way they should. Signs Your Dentures Need a Reline Your dentures feel loose or shift when you talk or eat You notice more food getting trapped underneath them than before Sore spots are developing that weren't there previously It's been a year or more since your last reline You've experienced noticeable weight change, which can affect gum tissue