Dentists are seeing an epidemic of broken teeth. What’s going on?


So what can we do?

You will be surprised how many people are unaware that they are shiny and grinding. Even patients complaining of pain and sensitivity in patient fees are unreliable when I draw attention. “Oh no. I don’t grind my teeth,” I hear often, though I come often. Watching Make them do it.

Awareness is the key. Are your teeth currently touching? As you read this article? If so, it’s a sure sign that you’re hurting a little – you shouldn’t really touch your teeth all day long unless you’re actively eating and chewing your food. Instead, with a little space between the teeth when the lips are closed, your jaw should relax. Be careful and stop grinding yourself when you catch yourself doing it.

If you have a night guard or retainer, devices that keep teeth in proper alignment and prevent grinding, try pinging them during the day. These devices provide a physical barrier, absorbing and dispersing pressure. As I often tell my patients, I will break the night guard rather than crack the teeth. Your dentist can create night guards to ensure proper fit.

And many of us will continue to work from home for months, so a proper workstation must be established. Ideally, when sitting, your shoulders should be above your hips, and your ears should be above your shoulders. Computer screens should be at eye level; If you don’t have an adjustable chair or desk, move your monitor or laptop over a stack of books or books.

Also consider that in our new home office fees, get out of bed, find a bed, wow, then sit for nine hours a day. Whenever possible try mixing it with some standing and include more movements. It doesn’t matter how small your house or apartment is, using every break in the bathroom or using the phone as an opportunity to take further action.

At the end of Work Day, I advise my patients – make excuses for the very technical, medical term here – “jogging like a fish.” Lie on your back on the floor with your arms straight above your head and gently hang from the sides of your arms, shoulders, hips and legs. The goal is to disintegrate and expand the spine, as well as to relieve and relieve some of the stress and strain.

If you’ve got a bathtub, consider taking 20 minutes of Epsom salt in the evening. Focus on breathing through your nose and relaxing, rather than thinking about work, scrolling through emails, or back-to-school schedules for your kids (easier said than done, I know).