Month: June 2016

Your teeth are one of the toughest parts of your body. They’re made to stand up to a lot of abuse during the day. However, they are not made to survive being under attack at night. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, it can cause serious problems. This is called bruxism, and it’s a common issue that many people don’t even realize they have.

The hardest part about bruxism is identifying it, because most people are sure they don’t grind their teeth. However, the body doesn’t lie, and if you’re grinding your teeth, you’ll experience the results in your waking hours. In the next few blogs, we are going to share ten signs that you’re grinding your teeth and it’s time to see your dentist.

Tooth Sensitivity
Some sensitivity to temperature is normal, but if you notice things are getting more sensitive, it’s time to pay attention. Your body is trying to tell you something is up.

Earache
If one or both of your ears hurt but you don’t have congestion, you are probably experiencing a side-effect of the intense muscle contractions that come with grinding your teeth.

Indentations on the Tongue
When you grind your teeth, parts of your tongue get pressed and rubbed repeatedly. If you notice your tongue has persistent indentations in the same places, it’s time to check in with your dentist.

Don’t let bruxism affect your quality of life. It’s a common enough issue that there are successful, simple solutions for it. Contact our caring office in Beaumont today!

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Well, it’s June, and summer officially begins on the 21st! The weather is already warm, and people all over Beaumont are rocking summer sports. At Smilepoint Dental, we get to see the painful side of these sports – chipped, cracked, and lost teeth – not to mention bitten tongues! We don’t want this summer to be the one you always remember as painful and spent in a dentist’s office, though we are more than happy to give you world-class care if you do. That is why we have examined some summer sports that call for mouthguards. Today, we have two more!

Sand Volleyball

We’ll be honest: we know that wearing a mouthguard while playing some casual beach volleyball with your friends probably won’t happen. You need to use your best judgement. However, it’s easy to get elbowed in the mouth or take the ball to the face in the heat of gameplay. If things are getting serious, use a mouthguard to make sure you can spend the next game playing rather than making an appointment with an emergency dentist.

Softball/Baseball

These sports don’t involve tackling, but baseballs can do serious damage, and when you’re sliding into home plate, you can’t predict what will happen. We recommend you wear a mouthguard to keep your teeth safe and whole.

Smilepoint Dental is proud to be the premium emergency dentist in Texas. We always put our patients first, and you can rest assured that you will always receive world-class care. Contact us today for an appointment!

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