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Teeth That go ‘Crunch’ in the Night

May 27, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

It’s the middle of the night and all is quiet and calm – except your teeth! Teeth that rattle and crunch all night can mean aches and pains in the morning – and broken teeth in the long run. If you wake up with unexplained headaches, earaches, neck aches, facial pain or a sore … [Read more...]

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Attention Night Grinders: Here are 5 Ways to Reduce Stress

April 24, 2014 By Delta Dental of Virginia

It’s 3 a.m. You are sleeping peacefully dreaming of a beautiful grassy meadow filled with beautiful flowers. Why after such peaceful dreaming do you feel so tired in the morning? You also notice your jaw feels awfully sore and you have a hard time opening your mouth to eat … [Read more...]

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Breaking Bad Habits: Nail Biting

May 16, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Biting your nails isn’t just bad for the look of your nails and hands, it can also damage your teeth. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out of place. In addition, nail-biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who … [Read more...]

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Stress Challenges Your Healthy Smile

March 21, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Let's face it, we all get stressed. It's the body's response to our crazy, on-the-go lives. Researchers have found that when stress attacks, it often shows up in your mouth first. In fact, stress has been linked to a number of oral health issues. Grinding or clenching teeth, … [Read more...]

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