While your teeth are very strong, there are many things that can chip or fracture your tooth enamel. Chips could come from an accidental blow to the mouth, or something as seemingly mundane as grinding your teeth at night. Individuals who have a bad habit of crunching on ice or using their teeth to open containers are at increased risk... read more »

Bruxism is a chronic oral condition related to grinding your teeth on a nightly basis. It is often associated with untreated stress, or latent allergy problems. While it might seem innocuous at first, the excessive force of clenching and grinding both sets of teeth, can potentially chip or fracture tooth enamel. This is more likely to occur on the biting... read more »