Sleep and Dental Health Blog

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

Maybe you’ve had tinnitus, that chronic, familiar buzzing or ringing, for years. Or maybe it just started and you don’t know what to do. Either way, knowing the cause can be a great help. If you gr

A night guard was supposed to stop my teeth from hurting. So why do my teeth hurt after wearing a night guard when I wake up in the morning? I thought a night guard was supposed to fix my tooth

Chronic cheek biting, also known as morsicatio buccarum, is a body focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). Like other BFRBs, cheek biting is a habit that has many potential causes. The Diagnostic and S

Nutritional deficiencies rob your body of the building blocks it needs to truly thrive. Using vitamins and supplements to treat TMJ disorder is an easy way to correct troublesome deficits. Keep r

After a night of drinking, have you ever woken up with sore jaw muscles or other symptoms that made you think like your bruxism has gotten really bad? As you may suspect, there is a connection b

There are several types of retainers for teeth. If you're finished with your orthodontic treatment or soon will be, it's wise to take a little time to explore your options to find the right type

Veneers can create strikingly beautiful smiles. However, beauty doesn’t come cheap — porcelain veneers are also incredibly expensive. Not only that, but they’re also fragile. Naturally, you migh

If uncomfortable twinges in your teeth make you dread essential, everyday activities like eating, drinking, and brushing your teeth, there's no need to power through the pain. Using a toothpaste