by Office | Mar 2, 2022 | Oral Health
One of the most persistent dental headlines throughout the pandemic has been how dentists have seen an increase of tooth grinding due to stress – one of the most common causes of daytime bruxing. (“Bruxism” is the clinical term for habitual clenching and... 
by Office | Nov 18, 2021 | Oral Health, Wellness
One thing we can all be grateful for this Thanksgiving is the start of a holiday season that’s a little more like what we’re used to. Of course, this one brings its own particular stresses – extra travel hassles, higher prices – but it’s still an... 
by Office | Mar 31, 2021 | Periodontal Health
Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been a fair amount of talk about how spiking stress levels seem to have contributed to more dental problems. More than 70% of dentists surveyed saw an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions... 
by Office | Dec 9, 2020 | Oral Health, Periodontal Health
For lots of us, the holidays are a time of amped up stress – although this year, it might be hard to tell the difference between holiday stress and what we’ve all grappled with throughout this wildly challenging year. The American Psychological Association...