Millions of people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea. It is a sleep disorder that is caused by your airways being blocked by the tongue and soft tissues tilting towards the back of the throat while you are asleep. As a result, you will experience short periods of time when your breathing is stopped. You may also begin … Read More
Bruxism Mouth Guards
One of the many side effects of bruxism is the damage that it can do to your teeth. The constant clenching and grinding of your teeth can result in fractured, chipped or even loosened teeth. It can also result in the severe wearing down of the surfaces your teeth, resulting in teeth with worn or flattened ridges, which can make … Read More
Bruxism Symptoms and Treatments
Bruxism is a condition that occurs when you unconsciously gnash, clench or grind your teeth. It affects both adults and children and can occur while you are awake or when you are asleep. While some cases of bruxism are mild, there are many cases in which the bruxism frequently occurs and with such severity that it can result in a … Read More
How to Stop Grinding your Teeth
If you wake up almost every morning experiencing jaw pain or a headache, it’s possible that you’re clenching or grinding your teeth during the night. The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism and the longer it continues, the more likely it is that teeth will suffer damage. Teeth grinding and clenching can cause more than just discomfort, it can … Read More