Tag: bruxism
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Do Night Guards Affect Sleep Quality? What You Need to Know for a Restful Night
Waking up with jaw pain, headaches, or sensitive teeth isn’t something anyone should accept as “just normal.” For countless people, these symptoms trace back to bruxism—involuntary teeth grinding or jaw clenching during sleep. Night guards are a widely recommended solution. But a pressing question remains: do night guards actually help you sleep better, or can…
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Does Teeth Grinding Change the Size or Shape of My Jaw? What You Need to Know
Waking up with jaw pain, ear discomfort, or even headaches is more common than you might think—and teeth grinding (bruxism) often sits at the root of these frustrating symptoms. If you’ve noticed your jaw looking more prominent or your facial shape shifting, you’re not alone in wondering: Does bruxism actually change the size or shape…
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Is There a Risk of Microplastic Exposure from Wearing Night Guards?
Waking up with a sore jaw or experiencing persistent ear pain can be draining—especially if jaw clenching or teeth grinding (bruxism) is to blame. Night guards are widely recommended to protect your teeth and ease discomfort, but more people are now asking tough questions about what goes in their mouth night after night. One emerging…
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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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Why You Should Avoid Caffeine Late at Night—Especially If You Grind Your Teeth
If you’re someone who grinds or clenches their teeth at night (also known as sleep bruxism), you’ve probably looked into all kinds of possible triggers. One of the most overlooked? Caffeine consumption in the late afternoon or evening. In this post, we’ll break down how caffeine affects your sleep, how that ties into teeth grinding,…
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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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The Jaw-Back Connection: How Teeth Grinding Could Be Causing Your Back Pain
The Hidden Link You Might Be Missing Waking up with a sore back? Before blaming your office chair or that intense weekend workout, consider this surprising culprit: teeth grinding. As a young professional spending long hours at a desk, understanding this connection could be a game-changer for your daily comfort. How Your Jaw Affects Your…
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The Connection Between Teeth Grinding and Ear Pain: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw and an unexplained ache near your ear, you’re not alone. Many individuals are surprised to learn that teeth grinding (bruxism) can lead to symptoms resembling ear pain. Understanding this connection is crucial for effective relief. In this article, we’ll explore how bruxism contributes to ear discomfort,…
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Dating with bruxism
One thing that everyone who is single and dating that also wears a nightguard has to contend with is the question of what to do when there’s eventually a sleepover? For myself, I grind my teeth prolifically enough that even one night without a night guard risks chipping my two front teeth, both of which…
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Tongue ties and bruxism: is there a link?
Tongue ties, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the tissue that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth) is too short or tight. While tongue ties are commonly associated with breastfeeding issues in infants, they can also affect adults and be linked to conditions like bruxism. Below, we’ll…
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