Category: Bruxism

Bruxism and TMJ Disorder: Connecting The Dots

If you suffer from bruxism, you are not only placing your teeth at high risk of future damage. You are also placing the surrounding structures that partially compose – and support – your oral cavity and smile at risk. For instance, you may suffer from jaw joint discomfort – commonly known as TMJ disorder –… Read more »

Are you Grinding your Teeth at Night?

The medical term for teeth grinding (which is a condition that effects millions of Americans) is bruxism. Sheridan dentists, Dr. Cody Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Donald Coon diagnose bruxism by checking your teeth, bite, and jaw position for signs of chronic grinding at each dental six month dental checkup. If you have questions… Read more »

Sheridan Dentist Talks about Teeth Grinding in Children

Stress is something that we try to believe only afflicts us as we reach adulthood. Why should children be worried? Life is handed to them, right? In an idealistic world, children would be carefree, skipping, jumping, running, and playing their free time away. Unfortunately, school, social, and familial demands along with poor nutrition have made… Read more »

Is Your Nighttime Habit Destroying Your Oral Health?

A lot of factors can threaten your oral health, from poor oral hygiene to eating too much of certain foods. In some cases, genetics may even play a role in your risk of developing oral health issues. Sometimes, however, you can be your oral health’s worst enemy through habits that prove detrimental to your teeth… Read more »