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Teeth Grinding Caused By Adderall?

18th Oct 2020

Teeth Grinding Caused By Adderall?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder makes charting the course of your day a challenge. The relief provided by stimulant medications like Adderall can seem like a miracle, but the wonderful foc
Why Are Mouth Guards So Expensive?

4th Oct 2020

Why Are Mouth Guards So Expensive?
Some dental offices charge more than $1,000 for dental guards, which is enough to make your jaw hit the floor but why are mouth guards so expensive? Custom fitted night guards are generally the
How To Fix A Broken Night Guard

27th Sep 2020

How To Fix A Broken Night Guard
Dental night guards are designed to withstand a great deal of pressure. After all, the average strength of a human's bite is roughly 162 pounds per square inch according to BBC Science Focus Mag
Types Of Night Guards

20th Sep 2020

Types Of Night Guards
Bruxism can leave you with all kinds of discomfort and painful side effects. Fortunately, night guards are a noninvasive treatment option if you habitually clench or grind your teeth. Finding relie
Do You Have to Wear a Night Guard Forever?

13th Sep 2020

Do You Have to Wear a Night Guard Forever?
Night guards are effective tools in the battle against bruxism. They're also user-friendly, non-invasive, affordable, and fairly comfortable. However, wearing one adds an extra step to your bedt
Jaw Exercises for TMJ

6th Sep 2020

Jaw Exercises for TMJ
It seems like going about your normal routine would provide enough of a workout for the temporomandibular joint. After all, it's used every time you open or close your mouth. However, if you suffer
Flat Plane Occlusal Guard

30th Aug 2020

Flat Plane Occlusal Guard
So your dentist sat chairside, examined your teeth, and then broke the news: You need a costly dental appliance to protect your teeth and jaw from damage. As you removed your paper bib, you may hav
Does Insurance Cover Botox for TMJ And Bruxism?

23rd Aug 2020

Does Insurance Cover Botox for TMJ And Bruxism?
If the question, “ Does insurance cover Botox for TMJ and bruxism?” has crossed your mind as you nurse the painful symptoms of TMJ and bruxism, you’re not alone. Botox can be a very effective t
Thin Mouth Guard

16th Aug 2020

Thin Mouth Guard
If you have been diagnosed with bruxism (jaw clenching and teeth grinding) or your dentist recommends a mouthguard, you might be concerned about the fit and comfort of this form of treatment. Fortu