Readers who have been watching cricket this year could be struggling with jaw discomfort from gritting their teeth. We see many patients who are not aware that they are grinding or clenching (bruxing) their teeth. The signs to look out for are very simple: 1. Discomfort and/or stiffness in jaw muscles when waking up. 2. Teeth that are sensitive while eating especially after having something sour such as wine or juice. 3. Headaches. 4. Tooth fractures. Discomfort is typically

HAVE you heard the old wive’s tale ‘gain a baby, lose a tooth’? This misconception comes from the idea that when your baby is developing, it will take calcium from your teeth if there is not enough available from your diet. This is false! So why are you more likely to notice a decline in your oral health while you are pregnant, and what can you do to avoid this from happening to you? If you are planning to become, or are newly pregnant, it is important to make an appointment