1.0J. Peter St. Clair, DMD, PChttps://www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blogDr. J. Peter St. Clair, DMDhttps://www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog/author/admin/DO YOU CLENCH? – PART 2 - J. Peter St. Clair, DMD, PCrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="VovklZnIxy"><a href="https://www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog/do-you-clench-part-2/">DO YOU CLENCH? – PART 2</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog/do-you-clench-part-2/embed/#?secret=VovklZnIxy" width="600" height="338" title="“DO YOU CLENCH? – PART 2” — J. Peter St. Clair, DMD, PC" data-secret="VovklZnIxy" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Last week I discussed clenching, which is vertical force put on teeth. Grinding or bruxism is lateral (excursive) forces put on teeth that cause teeth to rub together and wear. Both of these are very destructive to teeth, joints, and muscles. Some people present with symptoms relating to these two issues, but more often than not, people do not have symptoms. We dentists know that patients who present with signs of tooth wear are riskier […]https://www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/42391191_2314506258566031_2854151474957516800_n-300x171.jpg