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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Early childhood habits can be essential to your child’s long-run dental health. When children are young, their bones are still developing; jaws included! Harmful short-term habits can have significant long-term effects. In order to effectively challenge these habits, it’s beneficial to understand the effects and reasoning behind the behavior. This is how thumb sucking can
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As the holidays are now behind us, it’s time to catch up on things that may have fallen to the wayside, such as scheduling an appointment with your dental care provider! During the winter, our teeth can suffer from the dry air, cold temperatures, and lack of willingness to venture out into the cold! Being
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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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Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to benefit your oral health. It is one of the most common routines to have since childhood, but did you know that you could be doing it wrong? Brushing your teeth helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. It removes plaque,
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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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New patients welcome! Are you or someone you know looking for a Leamington dentist? Look no further! Brookside Family Dental is now accepting new patients. Our team would be happy to provide care to you and your loved ones. Upon arriving at our brand new clinic, you will be greeted by one of our friendly
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Are you looking for a Leamington dentist? Our Leamington dentist office, Brookside Family Dental, is accepting new patients. We’re also offering some very exciting new patient promotions. Read on for all of the details about them! $99 New Patient Exam We are offering a new patient exam, cleaning, and needed x-rays – for just $99!
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What is Invisalign? Great question! Invisalign is a breakthrough orthodontic treatment option for straitening teeth that is offered at our Leamington dentist office. Patients enjoy a treatment that is more comfortable and easier to maintain than traditional train-track braces. Additionally, it can be used to treat both simple and complex orthodontic cases. Invisalign treatment involves
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