Sleep and Dental Health Blog

Bruxism may not be life-threatening, but it can certainly be brutal. The recurring teeth grinding and jaw clenching damages tooth enamel and stresses the muscles and tissues in the mouth and jaw

Cold air, cold food, hot water, acidic food… do the items on this list make you flinch just thinking about the tooth sensitivity and pain they’ll cause? Did you know that suffering from tooth se

Tooth enamel is tough stuff. As the BBC notes, it's harder than steel. However, it isn't invincible. While enamel may be harder than steel, it's also more brittle. That quality leaves your teeth

People who grind and clench their teeth at night have a condition known as bruxism. A common recommendation in dentistry to control bruxism symptoms is a night guard. Because dental offices are

A vibrant, toothy grin is a beautiful thing. However, seeing a little too much tooth when you smile is cause for concern. Unfortunately for people with bruxism, there is a solid link between tee

A whitening tray looks pretty similar to a night guard; they’re both dental appliances that cover your teeth for your oral health. You might wonder “ can I use my teeth whitening trays as a night

If you're connecting the dots, the temporomandibular joints connect the jawbone to either side of the skull just below the ears. That makes temporomandibular joint disorder a natural suspect if you

When you decide to purchase a dental night guard for bruxism from an online retailer, you’ll need to put in a little extra legwork if you want your insurance company to pitch in. Insurance compa

The most common solution for bruxism (teeth grinding) is a dental appliance called a night guard. Many people can tolerate wearing a mouth guard every night, but in a subset of people, the appli