by The ToothIQ Team | Jul 1, 2016
Home › Prevention › How to Prevent Jaw Injuries How to Prevent Jaw Injuries Avoid excessive forces Avoiding jaw injuries is as simple as avoiding excessive forces into the jaws. It is possible to develop muscle contraction forces of sufficient strength...
by The ToothIQ Team | Jun 27, 2016
Home › Dental Procedures › Periodontal Stabilization Splints Periodontal Stabilization Splints Periodontal stabilization splints are used to stabilize teeth which have become loose as a result of losing the supporting bone around them to periodontal...
by The ToothIQ Team | Jun 17, 2016
Home › Dental Signs and Symptoms › Tooth Damage Symptoms Tooth Damage Symptoms My tooth got knocked out. What do I do? A tooth can be knocked out (avulsed) from trauma. If the avulsed tooth is a permanent tooth (or if you’re not sure), call a...
by The ToothIQ Team | Jun 3, 2016
Home › Dental Procedures › Night Guards Night Guards Night guards (also called occlusal guards, splints and bruxing appliances) are made of rigid or semi-rigid materials like laboratory-processed acrylic. They are generally made to be worn over the...
by The ToothIQ Team | May 27, 2016
Home › Dental diagnoses › Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) Bruxism is a chronic habit of clenching or grinding the teeth. Its significance lies in the potential damage the habit can cause to the teeth, jaw...