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Posted by SOVA on Apr 16th 2021

The advantages of wearing a night guard are too significant to ignore.

Night-time jaw clenching or teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) can affect up to 30% of the population. Most people don't even realize they are doing it. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step …

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Posted by Lisa Edwards on Jan 10th 2020

Get the Sleep You Need

Don't Waste Time! Get Enough SleepGetting enough sleep is essential for attention and learning during our waking hours. When we are sleep deprived, we can’t focus on large amounts of information or …

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Posted by Lisa Edwards on Oct 9th 2019

I think I Grind My Teeth at Night, Now What?

You’ve identified your symptoms and done the research; maybe you’ve even had a conversation with the dentist. All you know is that you have bruxism and you’re ready to do something about the pain and …

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Posted by Amy McGlaughlin RDH, PHDHP on Oct 2nd 2018

Should you get the Cadillac of Bruxism Appliances or Fall for the Yugo Approach to Protect Your Teeth?

Around mid-summer, I caught an informative piece aired on television by a popular medical talk show. The focus of the segment was about night guards. The discussion surrounded the poten …

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Posted by Elizabeth Reza on Sep 21st 2018

Why Your Pillow Plays a Role in Teeth Grinding

Some of you are still new to the concept; well, grab on tight to your seats and fasten your safety belts as we take off to this bumpy ride. The medical term is Sleep Bruxism and it was coined back …

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Posted by Amy McGlaughlin, RDH PHDHP on Jul 6th 2018

Why You Shouldn't Wear a Sports Mouth Guard for Bruxism

If playing a trivia game show and the host gives the hint, “Tooth protection...” There’s a pretty good chance the contestant would shout out the answer “...mouth guard!” Researchers estimate 60 p …

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