Sleep and Dental Health Blog

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

TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) can cause tooth damage, jaw soreness, neck pain, and ear pain. If you have TMJ disorder, you might also experience toothaches, tinnitus, facial muscle sorenes

Learning how to relieve tooth pain from grinding is a topic that many people with bruxism are keen to explore. Sadly, tooth pain is just one of the many uncomfortable symptoms associated with br

Bruxism, an oral condition characterized by teeth grinding and jaw clenching, can cause major tooth damage, as can temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Damage from these conditions can include f