Simple answer is No. Treatment urgency depends on the condition and how quickly it progresses, but in dentistry, problems don’t heal on their own. Teeth don’t regenerate, so once damage begins, it slowly continues. Our goal is to intervene while the issue is still small, inexpensive, and minimally invasive. A simple filling that’s treated early can prevent the need for... read more »

Chronic stress and other factors can cause some individuals to grind their teeth while sleeping. Left unmitigated the pressure exerted by clenching and grinding can lead to chipped and fractured tooth enamel on multiple teeth. While fractures are more common on the biting surfaces of molars and premolars, any tooth in your mouth can be damaged by chronic night grinding.... read more »