Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
When we get a toothache, most people automatically suspect a cavity, and that’s certainly a possibility. But there are other things that can also cause toothaches, so don’t jump to any conclusions. Before you tell your dentist you need a new filling, consider these other possible causes of your toothache. Gum Disease While cavities get a lot of attention when… Read More
No one likes keeping foreign objects in their mouths for an extended period of time, but even inexpensive mouth guards can be molded into a perfect fit for your teeth so they take up as little space as possible, don’t impede breathing, and protect your teeth all at once! While most people think of football when they think of mouth… Read More
Bruxism is the condition in which you clench, gnash, or grind your teeth. If you have this condition, you may sometimes clench your teeth throughout the day, or you may grind your teeth in your sleep. Sleep bruxism is said to be a sleep-related movement disorder. People who clench or grind their teeth while they are sleeping are more apt… Read More
