Up to a whopping 200 pounds per square inch—that's how much crushing force adult teeth have. So, imagine how much damage that amount of force can do to the teeth of those who constantly grind or gnash their pearly whites. Unfortunately,…
Do you wake up during the night or in the morning with jaw pain or tension? One study reported that 8.6% of the population grinds their teeth at night and 47.6% of this group have sleep problems. Teeth grinding at night leads to a…
Most people know that exercising can cause soreness, cramps, shin splints, and skin irritation. A lesser known fact is that exercising can cause pain in your teeth. Perhaps you’ve been perplexed by this curious sensation during your own exercise routine.…
If you notice you clench your jaw or grind your teeth while you sleep, a night guard may offer you some relief and protect your mouth. Dental night guards can help give patients who grind their teeth, an issue called "bruxism," or clench…