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Cavities Happen. Here’s How Fillings Fix Them — LifeSmile Dental Group Most people don’t think about cavities until something starts to feel off. A little sensitivity, a twinge when you bite down, or your dentist casually says, “Hey, we caught something early.” That’s actually the best-case scenario. When a cavity is caught early, fixing it is usually simple, c...

The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can treat your cavity conservatively by restoring your tooth’s function and appearance with a filling.

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It’s been a stressful time for a lot of people. When stress and anxiety increase, the body often responds in subtle ways — tight shoulders, shallow breathing, trouble sleeping.

Another very common stress response is jaw clenching or teeth grinding, also called bruxism.

Many people don’t even realize they’re doing it. The jaw muscles are incredibly strong, and they can stay tense for long periods without us noticing until symptoms start to appear.

If you’ve been waking up with jaw soreness, headaches, or tooth sensitivity lately, it might be worth paying attention to what your jaw is doing during the day and at night.

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