In a story published by the Chicago Tribune in September of 2020, a dentist reported seeing more tooth fractures in the past six weeks than they had in the last six years. This is not an isolated incident; ever since quarantine began, cases of cracked teeth, jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, and migraines have become more widespread across the country. All of these symptoms could point to a problem with the TMJ in Kittanning. Why are all these cases suddenly occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this post, you’ll learn about what could be putting your teeth and jaw at risk as well as what you can do to keep your smile safe and healthy during quarantine.
(more…)