Women’s Everyday Stressors Leading to Bruxism

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Increasing numbers of women are grinding their teeth in their sleep. Teeth grinding will in most instances be noted by a partner. A dentist can help with this serious problem. Key takeaways:   An estimated 6 million people in Britain suffer from bruxism with an increasing number of cases in middle-aged women.     Bruxism may […]

Sensitive teeth? The team at The Courtyard Clinic can help!

Sensitive teeth is a very common reason for our patients to come and see us. There are many reasons behind sensitive teeth, here are some of the most common: Brushing injuries: usually on the outer surfaces of the teeth facing the lips and the cheeks. Brushing hard can damage the gums and make them recede, […]

Prevention is better than the cure- Fissure sealants for children in Surrey

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends placing dental sealants on the first permanent molars (at around 6 years of age) and the second permanent molars (which come in around 12 years of age). Why? –Well, basically there are a lot of studies that say placing sealants help reduce the incidence of cavities. Does it […]