Do you wake up tired, with a headache, or sore jaw? If you answered ‘yes’ you may be experiencing teeth grinding. Over 25 million adults in the U.S. grind their teeth at night. Grinding can have long-term consequences but there is a simple solution that...
Why a mouth guard can protect your teeth and jaw and contribute to a better night’s sleep. If you wake in the morning feeling like you were in a boxing match all night, you may be grinding your teeth. An estimated 20% of Americans unconsciously grind...
Nearly 40 million Americans grind their teeth at night without realizing they are doing so. Clenching and grinding can make the simple act of eating a piece of toast uncomfortable. Over time these actions can have detrimental consequences on your teeth and jawbone. Here are...
Tooth grinding while sleeping is not uncommon and can be caused by jaw misalignment, missing teeth, illness, or situational stress. Bruxism, a more severe and constant state of teeth grinding can result in a range of physical issues from pain in the jaw joint to...
Sometimes, the pain in the face and neck area is not truly directly connected to a tooth, gum or mucosa problem. If you feel pain on the side of your jaw and face and cannot really pinpoint the actual spot, you may be suffering from...
