Many mouth guards prescribed for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are worn primarily at night. While you may be able to stop the teeth grinding and clenching that accompany TMJ during the day, you can't consciously do so when you're...
Snoring can be bothersome for both you and your partner. Some simple tactics, such as sleeping on your side or using nose strips may not cure your snoring. One option that is available to stop snoring is the use of a mouth guard. A mouth guard can...
Grinding your teeth while you sleep, called bruxism, can tense your jaw and make TMJ pain worse. To prevent this, set aside some time to let go of the stress and worries of the day. Winding down with a good book or a warm bath may empty your mind...
Contact sport athletes deal with the constant risk of injury and must know how to fit a mouth guard. A mouth guard helps protect teeth when a strong blow hits your head. According to the California Dental Association, mouth guards are designed to...
Teeth grinding, or bruxism in medical parlance, is a relatively common occurrence among children and adults. While the tendency is not scientifically linked to any single cause, several factors can contribute to grinding during the night. As soon...
You may grind your teeth in your sleep for years without realizing what you are doing. Tooth grinding, or bruxism, is involuntary. The reflex may remain undiscovered until your partner or roommate complains about the noise or your dentist finds...
