Sleep and Dental Health Blog

The COVID-19 virus has incited fear and anxiety in people all over the world. The consequences of which we are still all feeling in our day to day lives. As wearing masks, standing 6 feet apart, an

Dealing with bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders can be painful. Unfortunately, sufferers have to worry about more than just possible dental damage from teeth grinding and jaw clenching.

Mental health impacts your overall health in a plethora of ways. In fact, it plays a large role in dental health, specifically. Personality disorders, mental health problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s

Grinding and clenching puts immense pressure on your teeth and jaw. In some cases, this can cause an orthodontic retainer to crack or break. If you wear an orthodontic retainer or Invisalign, you m

The temporomandibular joint is a small joint with a major impact. It's involved in talking, singing, chewing, and any other movement involving the jaw. As a result, people can feel it when things g

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (known as TMD or TMJ) and bruxism are bothersome conditions often treated with occlusal splint therapy. An occlusal appliance or splint is a device you wear in y

The new year brings renewed motivation to implement healthy habits. Creating a good balance for the triangle of sleep, diet and exercise will bring you one step closer to a healthier life. In th

The idea of bruxism surgery may seem strange. After all, people grit their teeth in frustration all the time. How much damage can teeth grinding really cause? Turns out, quite a lot. A sleeping

Mouthguards for bruxism — a condition commonly known as teeth grinding — are made to protect teeth from grinding damage. Custom fitted night guards are formed to perfectly fit your mouth. Can ni