If you awaken to find your teeth clenched, or if a member of your family has told you that you grind your teeth during the night, this is a condition called bruxism. It can cause damage to your teeth and your jaw, and it can lead to other complications if left untreated. So, how exactly…
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Can an Oral Appliance Help with Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic condition that makes the sufferer stop breathing for 10 or more seconds at regular intervals during sleep. When airways are blocked, the temporary oxygen deprivation can cause potentially dangerous physiological changes. Sleep apnea sufferers wake up tired, unrefreshed, and with an aching head. This chronic exhaustion and malaise have…
How Night Guards Can Help Prevent TMJ
If you had ringing in your ears, dizziness and a headache, would you think to go to the dentist? Probably not, right? However, these are just a few of the vague symptoms that can indicate you have a problem with your jaw. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) affects millions of Americans each year, appearing as varying degrees…
Odd Reasons You Might Want to See Your Dentist: Mouth Guards and Snoring
Are you zoning out or daydreaming at work? Having trouble concentrating? Are you waking up frequently during the night? Do you often get sleepy, or even fall asleep when you shouldn’t? A sleep specialist is the number one person you may think of going to for help, but your dentist could be the one you…
