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Teeth Grinding
It might not be a sexy accessory, and it won’t get the attention of teeth whitening, but wearing a mouth guard is one of the best things you can do to protect the health of your teeth. Whether it protects your teeth from teeth grinding when you sleep, or dental injuries when you play, your...
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There might not be a Zombie apocalypse happening yet, but it seems as though there are plenty of walking dead out these days, thanks to more people suffering from sleep deprivation. According to a recent study 33% of the adults in our country are sleep deprived. 50% of Americans snore, 38% unintentionally nod off during...
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Beware of friends bearing peanut brittle. The Holidays are upon us! Holiday season is officially here. And it truly is the most wonderful time of year. But it’s happens to be the season that comes with tooth damage, cavities and gum disease – oh, my. As your friendly neighborhood Burien dentist, we’re not here to...
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Do you suffer from chronic headaches? If you do, you may not be aware that your friendly neighborhood Burien dentist might be your best source to help you treat them. How so? Because the root of your headaches could be coming from your mouth. 90% of headaches are tension related, caused by stress, depression or...
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Do you often wake up in the morning with a headache? If so, you may suffer from chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) or from a jaw disorder such as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ disorder).  TMJ disorder occurs when there is a problem with the the two jaw joints that allow your mouth to open and close, two necessary...
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