Sleep and Dental Health Blog

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 fr

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

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 effecti

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