If your dentist, Dr. Kirti Tewari, recommended wearing a night guard to protect your teeth, then you most likely suffer from bruxism or the TMJ disorder. The night guard can help you protect your teeth and jaw while you rest. To tell you a little more about night guards in Bronx, New York, our dental team has some details to... read more »

Your temporomandibular joints are ball and socket joints in your jaw that exist to move your jaw in a myriad of directions. More commonly, temporomandibular joints are known as TMJs. If your jaw is damaged or worn, TMJ disorders can arise. A TMJ disorder could be the result of an underlying disorder or illness within your mouth or body. If... read more »

Do you grind your teeth at night? If so, you may suffer from a form of bruxism. Bruxism is a condition caused by the grinding or clenching of one’s teeth. Apart from damage caused directly to the teeth, bruxism can also lead to headaches and additional sleep disorder, including sleep apnea. Many cases are considered mild enough that no treatment... read more »

If you experience headaches regularly, or frequently have a sore jaw, what should you do? While visiting your doctor may seem like an obvious solution, would you be surprised to learn that our team may be able to help as well? You see, consistent jaw pain could be a symptom of TMJ disorder. Untreated TMJ disorder can lead to a... read more »

You may think biting your nails only affects your nails, but did you know that chewing your nails can actually damage your teeth? Fortunately, your nails can grow back, but the damage to your teeth may need professional help before it can be reversed. Your nails are the dirtiest part of your hands and are actually one of the dirtiest... read more »