Posted by Lisa Edwards on May 10th 2016
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What is bruxism?
Night grinding, also called bruxism, is a condition in which a person grinds or clenches their teeth. Bruxism is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting 8-10% of
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Posted by Lisa Edwards on May 5th 2016
Why Teeth Alignment Is Important And How It Can Impact Teeth Grinding
Dogs are notorious for their misaligned teeth (see above), but what about humans? Most of us do not even think about how our upper and lower teeth fit together. In addition to stress, teeth alignm
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Posted by Sierra Soleimani on Mar 31st 2016
Daytime Clenching: Do I Need a Mouthguard?
While bruxism is typically associated with sleeping, it can also happen during the day. Day time grinding is a form of bruxism that affects 10% of all night grinders. So there’s a chance that if you’r
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Posted by Sierra Soleimani on Mar 17th 2016
Why the Perforations?
Have you looked at a
SOVA Night guard and wondered, "what's up with these little holes?" No other nighttime mouthguard has holes in it. So, why the perforations?The little holes in
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Posted by Sierra Soleimani on Mar 11th 2016
Fitting Your SOVA Night Guard With Braces
One of unique features of the SOVA guard is it's ability to be fitted with braces. But, STOP RIGHT THERE. Put down the mouthguard and step away from the hot water. Now go back and carefully re-read
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Posted by Lisa Edwards on Mar 9th 2016
Don't Let Bruxism Get In The Way Of A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of the most critical factors in overall health. A recent study by the National Sleep foundation found that 35% of those surveyed said they get less than the recommended seven or more h
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