If you aren’t already using a night guard this may apply to you. At first, you might not even have noticed you were grinding your teeth at night. Maybe you woke to a sore jaw some mornings, or your teeth felt a little more sensitive than usual. Then your partner told you that the grinding […]
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TMJ VS. Bruxism – What’s the Difference, and How Can You Find Relief?
Your jaw locks when you’re chewing gum. You hear a clicking sound when you eat. Just opening your mouth can be painful, and the pain often extends through your face, ears, and neck. Sound familiar? Then you may have a temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder, more commonly known as TMJ. TMJ isn’t a single condition. […]
Everything About Night Guards
You deserve a great night’s rest. The kind that allows you to spring out of bed and hit the ground running—feeling energized and ready to tackle the day. But if you’re among the 10% of American adults who grind their teeth when they sleep (known medically as sleep-related bruxism), this might seem like a dream that’s […]
Stress and Bruxism: How To Stop Teeth Grinding
Whether you want it to or not, life can move pretty fast. Deadlines at work, issues at home, worries about money, maybe even some health problems—they all seem to crop up at once! If you’re feeling stressed and anxious, you’re not alone; eight in ten Americans feel the same way. You might not realize it, but […]