Sleep and Dental Health Blog

Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder, is famous for its ability to cause jaw pain and clicking or locking of the jaw joint. Symptoms like facial pain, headaches, earaches, tinnitus, an

Bruxism is far from harmless. Repetitive teeth grinding and jaw clenching overtime can lead to a lengthy list of side effects including dental damage, gum disease, jaw pain/sore jaw muscles, facial

According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep per night. With busy schedules and stressful lives, sleep can often go by the wayside. Fortunately, there are simp

Bruxism is often accompanied by worries about cracked or broken teeth and aching jaws. Unfortunately, oral thrush from night guards is another concern. This infection causes white spots on the i

If you have bruxism, you’re probably familiar with its short-term effects, including jaw muscle soreness, headaches, and fatigue from disrupted sleep. In addition to immediate discomfort, bruxism c

If my throat is sore, I call a doctor. If I have a toothache, I call the dentist. What about temporomandibular joint disorder? TMJ disorder seems to straddle the line between medical and dental hea

Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has long been used to relieve muscle tension in the face, improve blood circulation, decrease bloat, and more. More recently, gua sha has gai

Bite alignment is always a concern when people are fitted for orthodontic devices. After all, the goals of orthodontic treatment are a beautiful smile and a healthy bite. However, if you use a ret

When you wear a dental night guard throughout the night, you want to be certain that it is fitted properly to your teeth. If your night guard regularly falls out or you cannot close your mouth w