Bruxism is a medical term for when a person grinds or clenches their teeth either during sleep or even while awake and resting. Teeth grinding involves making a chewing motion in which the teeth rub against each other. On the other hand, clenching is when a person holds their teeth together and clenches the muscles
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Many people end up losing a tooth or two in their lifetime, either because of an unfortunate accident, or they might have suffered a tooth infection where they were not able to save the tooth. Either way, a missing tooth should be addressed immediately. Of course, your dentist at Brookside Family Dental will do everything
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Over half of all adults in North America suffer from some type of gum disease. Like any other part of your body, your gums are susceptible to becoming infected. Gum disease can be painful and can make it difficult to talk, eat or drink. If left unchecked for too long, gum disease can develop into
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No one likes experiencing tooth sensitivity. It is uncomfortable and can interfere with your daily routine, from teeth cleaning to enjoying your favorite foods. But it is not something that you just have to live with. There are ways to treat and prevent tooth sensitivity, so you can go back to enjoying your day without
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Are you looking for a Chatham dentist? Our brand new office, Brookside Family Dental, is now open and accepting new patients and emergencies! We are thrilled to share our exciting new patient promotions with you. Brookside Family Dental offers a $99 new patient exam, which includes an exam, cleaning, and any necessary X-rays. In addition, we
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