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Prevent teeth grinding during sleep at City of London dentist
Do your jaw muscles ache in the morning? Do your teeth show signs of premature wear or hurt when you eat first thing? If so, then you may be one of the one in ten people who suffer from teeth grinding during sleep. This condition is known as bruxism and…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist relieves pain of TMJ
TMJ, or Temporomandibular disorder to give it its full name affects the major bones and muscles of the jaw and some in the skull (this area is commonly known as the temporomandibular joint). This part of the head is responsible for talking, chewing and biting and, as such, any disorder…
READ ARTICLELondon Dentist Tells Benefits of Chewing Gum
Your London dentist will tell you the benefits of chewing gum. Some of these include that chewing gum stimulated the salivary glands to release saliva, and exercises your teeth and chewing muscles. There are periodontal ligaments that attach your teeth to the oral bone, and stimulating these ligaments to activate…
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