Bad oral habits like crunching on ice or chewing on foreign objects can apply significant force to the biting surfaces of your teeth. A similar threat is also posed by unconsciously grinding your teeth while sleeping. In some of these scenarios so much force is applied to the tooth enamel that it chips, fractures or potentially cracks a tooth. Even... read more »

Chronic stress is well known to have an impact on your physical, medical, and neurological health. However, it can also have a negative impact on the health of your teeth and the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. Unresolved stress can cause you to unconsciously grind your teeth at night on a regular basis. This condition, which is known as... read more »