SportingSmiles Dental

Do you grind your teeth at night (bruxism), but also need a retainer to keep your teeth straight? While particularly common in children, teeth grinding at night (nocturnal bruxism) is estimated to affect more than 8% of adults. Associated with stress,...

Not many people know this, but basketball is the number one sport for maxillofacial injuries. The fast pace and aggressive nature of the sport means that players often make contact. Elbows often meet with heads while going for layups in the paint. At a professional level, players regularly put their personal safety on the line in the quest to be the greatest. This is why we a...

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What’s more, many of these individuals aren’t aware of what they’re doing to their teeth and gums. Most only learn of this habit a...

No matter how well you look after your retainer, there’s no preparing for unexpected damage or loss. Whether it’s leaving your retainer in a hotel room, or one of your four-legged friends turning it into their chew toy, even the most careful of us can find ourselves suddenly without a retainer. Your teeth are important, and waiting for a replacement teeth retainer can be long...

You’ve worked so hard and spent a small fortune on getting your teeth into the perfect position. It’s now time to show off that beautiful smile to everyone you know and post it on social media. For the first few weeks, you’re pleased with the results and have been careful to retain your smile by wearing a retainer. Unfortunately, your teeth begin to shift and you don’t unders...