Sleep and Dental Health Blog

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants disability benefits to veterans based on a rating system. This VA benefits rating system categorizes medical conditions to establish disability compen

Teeth grinding, a condition known as bruxism, occurs when you grind your upper and lower teeth together. For most people, this happens subconsciously at night. In these cases, the condition is know

The temporomandibular joints are the jaw joints on either side of your face. These joints work tirelessly to perform many functions, but when they don’t work correctly it is referred to as temporom

There's a battle going on right under your nose, but you have the power to turn the tide. Each day, there are accumulated bacteria that create acids which wear on tooth enamel. Enamel is the most i

Temporomandibular joint disorder is often referred to as TMD or TMJ. This condition is fairly common, though you may not know if you have it, until painful symptoms appear. What does TMJ feel li

Can COVID cause ear and jaw pain? Is COVID jaw pain cause for concern? The COVID-19 infection has a long list of signs and symptoms. There's been some understandable confusion as that list has e

Waking up from a restless night can make getting through the day seem impossible. But how can you know why you’re not sleeping? If only there was a way to know what you’re doing throughout the nigh

TMJ disorder is a painful condition characterized by the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jawbone to your skull. Some of the more common symptoms of TMJ disorders and

Bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorders, and the sleep disorders associated with teeth grinding and jaw clenching have the potential to cause worrisome dental damage. However, that's not the onl