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Coronavirus and the Increase in Tooth Fractures
In recent articles on Fox News and in the New York Times, Dr. Tammy Chen, a New York prosthodontist, reports a huge uptick in incidents of tooth fractures. She has seen more fractures in the last six weeks than she has in the last six months. She attributes this uptick in fractures to stress created
Can Covid-19 Lead to Toothaches?
According to the World Health Organization, the main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, dry cough, aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and diarrhea. Results of Stress Although toothaches or tooth problems are not in the above list, as a practicing dentist, I can tell you that during this extremely stressful time,
Can Covid-19 Cause Shoulder and Neck Pain?
The World Health Organization says the main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, dry cough, aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and diarrhea. While shoulder and neck pain do come under the category of aches and pains, they are not typically associated with COVID-19. Whether you have the virus or not, we
Does COVID-19 Cause Headaches?
Symptoms of COVID-19 keep evolving. According to the World Health Organization, the main symptoms are fever, tiredness, dry cough, aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and diarrhea. Headaches are not a primary symptom. However, about 14% of the patients do report headaches. Pandemic Stress There is a vast increase in headaches among
Do Children and Adolescents Clench and Grind Their Teeth While They Sleep?
Many dentists, pedodontists among them, believe that younger people actually have a higher incidence of bruxism than adults. However, like adults, many don’t realize they are clenching or grinding their teeth as it is mostly done at night while they’re sleeping. How to Know Your Child is Grinding Their Teeth Often it is the parent
Do I Have a TMJ Problem If I Have Jaw Pain and Grind My Teeth?
Grinding and clenching of teeth also known as bruxism are at an epidemic level today. Many estimate the incidence to be at least 1/3 of the population. As a practicing dentist who sees these problems daily, I believe the levels are at least 1/3 and probably higher. Problems with Clenching and Grinding The problems relating
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