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You will continue to face the risk of some of the same dental problems you faced as a child and a teenager. Some of the main dental concerns for adults under 40 are:
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- Gum disease: Inflammation of gum tissue is common among adults, and can result from not flossing every day and/or not brushing twice a day for two minutes.
- Teeth grinding: Stress and other factors can result in a tendency to grind your teeth while you sleep. Teeth grinding can lead to cracked teeth and jaw soreness. A custom dental mouth guard can prevent grinding.
- TMJ symptoms: Problems originating in the temporomandibular joints can lead to jaw soreness, jaw clicking, headaches and other symptoms. Depending on the cause, a dental mouth guard, full mouth restoration or another treatment may alleviate these symptoms.
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