Dr. Gary Southerland helps patients in Temple, TX protect their teeth against bruxism with custom night guards

Temple, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/06/2016 -- Bruxism is a condition that affects millions of Americans and can present a serious threat to oral health and overall wellbeing. In fact, statistics show that up to 20 percent of American adults struggle with bruxism (teeth grinding), however, the large majority of these adults are not even aware that they have this condition. Dr. Gary Southerland in Temple, TX is helping patients protect their teeth against bruxism by offering custom night guards at Gary Southerland DDS in Temple, TX.

Bruxism not only causes damage to the teeth by wearing them down and damaging the enamel, but it is often associated with other health problems as well. Bruxism can lead to excessive muscle tension in the face and jaw, migraines, tinnitus, earaches, and general overall discomfort in the muscles and joints of the jaw and face. This can also diminish the quality of sleep the patient experiences, which can be associated with other health conditions as well.

The night guards that Dr. Southerland offers for Temple, TX patients provides a barrier between the upper and lower arches of teeth that protects them from being damaged when the jaw is clenched. These night guards are custom made by taking impressions of the patient's teeth, and their durability gives them a lifespan of up to 10 years. They are fabricated in a way that offers the patient a comfortable fit but also allow for optimal breathing during sleep as well.

In addition to wearing a custom night guard, Dr. Southerland recommends that patients struggling with bruxism pay attention to other contributing lifestyle habits as well. Excessive gum chewing or chewing on other objects during the day like pens or toothpicks can lead to having more tension than necessary in the jaw at night. Additionally, Dr. Southerland recommends that patients avoid alcoholic drinks and highly caffeinated drinks as these beverages can increase the likelihood of teeth grinding at night.

About Dr. Gary B. Southerland
Dr. Southerland is an expert family and cosmetic dentist in Temple, TX who has years of experience in the industry. He offers a wide range of dental services at his local office, and is known for incorporating some of the latest technology and methods into his patient treatment plans in order to provide them with the highest level of care.

To learn more about Dr. Gary Southerland and the custom night guards he offers patients in Temple, TX who are struggling with teeth grinding at night, please visit www.TempleCosmeticDentist.com.

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Dr. Gary Southerland Offers Temple, TX patients one-hour, in-office teeth whitening for drastically improved smiles

Temple, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/14/2016 -- Dr. Gary Southerland, cosmetic dentist in Temple, TX is offering patients the chance to dramatically transform their smiles painlessly without drills or needles in just one hour with the use of Zoom! teeth whitening technology. With Zoom! in-office whitening, patients can achieve an entirely new look for their smile, take years off of their appearance, and can do it while on their lunch break.

The yellowing of teeth is a natural process that happens as patients age, even if their teeth are perfectly healthy. This yellowing is a result of the food and drinks regularly consumed in daily diets, but those who consume higher levels of coffee, tea, dark-colored soda, juice, or wine may experience more yellowing or staining in their earlier years. A yellowed smile can add years to a person's appearance, and may patients can start to become self-conscious of their teeth because of it.

While there are many over the counter products like pastes, strips, and rinses that are marketed to provide whiter teeth, few provide long-lasting results in a cost effective manner. With Zoom! in-office whitening, patients can enjoy a smile that is up to 10 shades whiter and that lasts for up to one year.

The Zoom! whitening system uses a proprietary light-activated gel in upper and lower trays that are placed in the patient's mouth. The gel in these trays is activated by a specially designed light, and the process is completed while the patient sits comfortably in the office chair for approximately one hour. Patients who have opted for Zoom! whitening report that they experience much less sensitivity with their teeth as compared to the continual uses of whitening strips, pastes, or rinses.

Once the Zoom! whitening treatment is completed, Dr. Southerland can also provide patients with touch-up whitening kits for at-home use to ensure that their smiles stay white, bright, and gleaming for years to come.

About Dr. Gary B. Southerland
As an experienced Temple, TX dentist, Dr. Southerland offers local patients a wide range of general and cosmetic dental services. He also provides specialized care like pediatric services, dental implants, periodontal services, and more.

For more information about Dr. Gary Southerland or the services he offers for patients seeking brighter smiles, please visit www.TempleCosmeticDentist.com.

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