Category: Bruxism Treatment
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How to Clean Your Night Guard with Vinegar: A Simple, Effective Guide
Waking up with jaw soreness or ear pain from teeth clenching isn’t just unpleasant—it’s a sign that your night guard is hard at work protecting your smile. But even the best night guard can only do its job if it’s kept clean and bacteria-free. In this post, we’ll focus on one of the cheapest, simplest,…
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How to Properly Clean Your Night Guard for Better Oral Health
Night guards are invaluable allies for anyone dealing with teeth grinding (bruxism), jaw clenching, or related sleep issues. They’re designed to protect your teeth, alleviate jaw discomfort, and help prevent problems like tooth wear, tension headaches, and even ear pain. But just as you wouldn’t go weeks without cleaning your toothbrush, caring for your night…
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How Does Heat Treatment Help Relieve TMJ Pain? A Comprehensive Guide
Waking up with a sore jaw, aching ears, or struggling to chew shouldn’t be part of your daily routine. If you’re dealing with TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder—often marked by jaw pain, ear discomfort, headaches, or even jaw clenching—finding relief is a top priority. Among the non-invasive remedies recommended by dental and orofacial pain specialists, heat…
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How Can You Reduce Microplastics From Wearing a Night Guard?
Wearing a night guard is an essential step for many people who grind or clench their teeth, protecting your smile from the toll of bruxism. But as the conversation around microplastics and personal health grows, a new question emerges: Is your night guard contributing to microplastic exposure—for you, or for the environment? In this guide,…
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Managing Bruxism with Wearable Tech
Waking up with a sore jaw or unexplained ear pain? If you clench or grind your teeth—especially at night—you’re not alone. Bruxism is common, frustrating, and often overlooked, but the latest wave of smart wearables may help. Can Wearable Tech Help You Understand—and Manage—Bruxism? Thanks to advances in sensor technology and miniaturization, new “earables” and…
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Should I Use a Night Guard if I Only Clench My Teeth?
If you clench your teeth at night—but don’t grind them—you might wonder if a night guard is necessary. After all, most conversations about night guards focus on grinding, not clenching. But here’s the truth: nighttime clenching can be just as damaging to your teeth, jaw joints, and sleep quality. In this article, we’ll explore the…
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Can Children Wear Night Guards for Teeth Grinding?
If you’ve ever heard your child grinding their teeth at night, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Bruxism in children is surprisingly common, especially during certain stages of development. While adult bruxism often calls for a night guard, parents often wonder: can children wear night guards safely? The short answer: yes, but only in…
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Homemade Night Guard: Safe Alternatives or Dangerous?
If you grind your teeth at night and don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a custom dental appliance, it might be tempting to search YouTube or TikTok for a DIY solution. After all, how hard could it be to make a night guard at home? The truth is, while homemade night guards might…
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Teeth Grinding After Wisdom Tooth Removal: What’s Normal?
Noticing teeth grinding after your wisdom teeth surgery? Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to ease it. Can Surgery Trigger Grinding? It might seem surprising, but many people experience new or worsened teeth grinding in the days following wisdom tooth extraction. Why? Is It Really Bruxism or Just Healing Pain? Here’s…
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Why Do My Teeth and Jaw Hurt After Wearing a Night Guard?
Night Guards Should Relieve Pain, Not Cause It If you grind your teeth at night or suffer from TMJ, your dentist may recommend a night guard to protect your teeth and jaw. But what if you wake up with more pain after using it? Many people ask, “Why do my teeth and jaw hurt after…
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