Hello Dr. Ellie, I am a 21 year old college student. A few weeks ago, I visited my dentist for my routine cleaning. My dentist said while my teeth did not show decay he saw evidence of grinding because two… Read More ›
grinding teeth
Geriatric Care
We get older with every birthday – but teeth don’t need to age and fillings don’t need to be repaired just because they get older! In the way that maintaining optimal health can delay signs of aging, so good oral… Read More ›
"So Glad I Found Your Website"
Dear Dr. Ellie, One of the reasons I had been convinced by the dentist that I needed new crowns was because of the yellow appearance on the biting surface of natural teeth opposite crowns, where there had been “pathological grinding,” I… Read More ›
Tooth Grinding and Xylitol
Dear Dr. Ellie: I am a teeth grinder and it seems like I had the right instincts: I have been doing the “bottle of water with a packet of xylitol rinsi thing” for quite some time already. It feels incredibly… Read More ›
Clenching teeth and menthol in zellies fruit gum?
Dear Dr. Ellie: Hi, What causes clenching teeth? Every morning I wake up to painful molars/teeth its seems like a few hours before I wake up I had my teeth clenched together applying pressure. What can I do to stop… Read More ›
Tooth Grinding Problems
Dear Dr. Ellie, While I sleep how can I prevent from grinding my teeth ? Is there something can I can put in my mouth that would prevent it. FromTR Dear TR: Are you worried about grinding your teeth because… Read More ›