There are a lot of reasons (including a blow to the mouth) why one of your permanent teeth might become loose. The most common: advanced periodontal (gum) disease that has weakened the gum attachment to the tooth. There’s also another, less common reason: you have a grinding habit that’s producing higher than normal biting forces. […]
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress. But while stress can be a good thing, it can also overwhelm us and manifest in some harmful way: bouts of back pain, stomach ulcers or even acne. It could also trigger tooth grinding, often occurring […]
