A cavity in your tooth is formed when your tooth enamel is worn down so much that a hole in your tooth forms. As bacteria begin to pile up in your mouth, it forms a sticky layer called plaque, which needs to be removed via saliva or an oral health care method such as brushing or flossing. If left unchecked,... read more »

Bruxism is a condition which affects your oral health and is caused by uncontrollable grinding of your teeth. Over time, grinding your teeth can cause a variety of issues, including jaw disorders like TMJ, or sleep disorders like sleep apnea and loud snoring. Bruxism often goes untreated because it usually only presents itself while sleeping. Bruxism is hard to spot,... read more »

Here at Merrill Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »