If you are grinding your teeth, here’s what to do
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was reported that dentists saw a 69% rise in patients who clench or grind their teeth, according to the American Dental Association. The problem [...]
By combating stress you can prevent teeth grinding
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw or constant headaches, you know just how uncomfortable it can be. These problems, as well as tense muscles, are often [...]
3 ways to manage your teeth grinding at home
When it comes to teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, it is important to understand how to manage your condition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the added stress of everything [...]
Teeth grinding can affect your sleep
If you grind your teeth at night, it can be painful but it can also negatively impact the quality of your sleep. Fortunately, though, if you take a few [...]
3 treatments to stop your sleep teeth grinding habit
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging parts of history over the past year. As a result, heightened anxiety and increased stress have led to disrupted [...]
Look to night guards to prevent teeth grinding
We’re all under an immense amount of stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But we can also experience everyday stressors like work, a flat car tire or an unexpected [...]
How to combat side effects of wearing a mask
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we wear a mask, keep our distance and wash our hands. It is also important to remain [...]
What happens to your body when you grind your teeth
Do you notice that you are unintentionally clenching your jaw during stressful moments? You might even do it while you’re engaged in focused activities. You might have even been [...]
Are jaw clenching and teeth grinding on the rise?
Have you ever been told, “stop clenching your jaw”? Sometimes we find that we are clenching our jaw and other times people tell you to stop. We have experienced [...]
The painful complications associated with TMD
Do you know what the most heavily utilized and under appreciated joint in the human body is? It’s the temporomandibular joint, which is also commonly referred to as TMJ. [...]