Do you wake up with a sore jaw, headache, and damaged teeth? Night guards are for people who clench or grind their teeth while sleeping. It can be painful to wake up after a night of grinding, and the results may even last all day long. While most people think their...
ProGrin Dental Blog
Answers to your dental questions from South Carolina dentist, Dr. Greg Ayers.
Five Tricks to Fight Sugar Cravings
Most people already know that sugar is not healthy for your teeth. There is a direct connection between sugar and tooth decay or cavities. Harmful bacteria produce acid in your teeth, which removes minerals from the tooth enamel. But, your saliva and minerals in your...
ProGrin Dental Wins Business of Integrity Customer Service Award
On November 7th, 2019, ProGrin Dental was awarded the 2019 Business of Integrity Award, Upstate South Carolina, for Customer Service. The Better Business Bureau of the Upstate is a private non-profit organization serving the 10-county UPstates area. The Business of...
Simpsonville Dentist Certified to Treat TMD
Does it seem like every time you open your mouth, there is pain coming from your jaw? You can’t bite or chew anything without it hurting. You experience migraines or earaches regularly. These are just a few examples of symptoms that usually are related to...
Fall Treats That are Good for Your Teeth
The weather is finally starting to cool off and the smell of fall is in the air. All the fall activities are started to come out of hibernation and all the family weekend trips are just around the corner. But it is not autumn without yummy treats. Though some fall...
Does Teeth Whitening Damage Your Teeth?
There is always speculation when it comes to teeth whitening and whether or not it damages your teeth. The short answer is no teeth whitening does not leave damages on your teeth or enamel. There are different types of teeth including stripes, gels, and bleaching...