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Botox serves many useful purposes in the medical and dentistry field, one of which is treating bruxism. Using Botox to treat bruxism can help relieve painful teeth-grinding symptoms and protect teeth from undue wear. These FAQs, compiled by Dr. Jared Adams from Cascadia Family Dental in Bend, Oregon, explain more about the causes and symptoms […]

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, commonly affects many people. Yet, it can affect how you sleep and eat and impact everyday living. Bruxism can cause jaw tension and pain, painful chewing, tooth sensitivity, migraine headaches, earaches, and damaged teeth. It’s no wonder you want relief! At Cascadia Family Dental in Bend, Oregon, we offer […]

Do you grind and clench your teeth at night? If you occasionally grind your teeth, especially when stressed, it’s not something to worry about. However, if it happens every night, this can seriously impact your dental health. Chronic teeth grinding or bruxism exerts pressure on your jaw muscles and joints, causing headaches, jaw pain, dental […]

By now, you must have heard about Botox. Countless social media and TV commercials are touting Botox as an effective treatment for wrinkles and fine lines. Botox is popular in cosmetics, and little more is ever discussed.  At Cascadia Family Dental of Bend, Oregon, Dr. Jared Adams and the team offer Botox treatments to manage chronic teeth grinding […]

When you think about Botox, the first thought that comes to mind is likely how people visit plastic surgeons and use it successfully to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in their faces. But did you know that dentists are increasingly using Botox to treat bruxism? If you are in the Bend, Oregon area and have been […]

Waking up with a sore jaw or headache is the last thing you want after a night’s sleep. Unfortunately, if you chronically grind your teeth, these unpleasant symptoms become part of your lifestyle. Over time, habitual teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism) cause your teeth to wear down, resulting in costly and uncomfortable restorative treatments.  Losing the battle […]