Posted by Schererville & Chesterton Family Dentistry on May 14th 2018
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You may do everything right when it comes to taking care of your teeth. Yet even if you brush and floss twice a day and watch what you eat or drink, there’s only so much you can do while you’re awa
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Posted by Amy McGlaughlin, RDH PHDHP on Apr 12th 2018
Bruxism: What's Sleep Got To Do With It?
Grind your teeth in your sleep? Many of us don't realize we are even doing it until someone else complains about the awful racket. All along you thought you were sleeping just fine. Sadly, there co
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Posted by Amy McGlaughlin, RDH PHDHP on Apr 12th 2018
Bruxism: No. It is NOT "just the same old GRIND "!
As new research surrounding sleep bruxism emerges, there seems to be a delay in universally updating how it is treated. The first bruxism splint was designed by a German inventor in 19
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Posted by Sierra Soleimani on Jan 3rd 2018
When Should You Replace Your Night Guard?
As something that you chew on every single night, night guards can really take a beating. In fact, those who grind their teeth unconsciously at night can put 250 pounds (or more) of pre
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Posted by Amy E. McGlaughlin RDH, PHDHP on Sep 21st 2017
Tales of a So-Called "Sleep Whisperer"
Odds are if you are reading this you or someone you know is suffering with night-time clenching or grinding of their teeth (bruxism). This is not only annoying to those trying to sleep nearby, but
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Posted by Garret Weng on Jul 6th 2017
5 Reasons to Ditch Your Dentist-Made Night Guard
If you have ever struggled with night time grinding, I’m sure you’ve considered getting a night guard. There are a lot of factors that contribute to what night guard is right for you. People hav
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