Does your jaw ever feel sore when you wake up in the morning? If so, you could have bruxism. People with bruxism frequently grind or clench their teeth together. Since this can significantly damage the teeth, here are some tips to help you stop grinding your teeth. If bruxism has already led to notable tooth […]
Read MoreThe muscles we use for chewing and speaking are some of the strongest muscles in our body. Four muscles in particular make it possible to speak, close our mouth, chew, and move our mandible (lower jaw) from side to side. When our mouth isn’t practicing any of these normal functions, the upper and lower teeth […]
Read MoreIf you wake up each morning with a headache or a sore jaw, it may be because you grind your teeth while you sleep. Teeth grinding, medically known as “bruxism,” is relatively common and only harmful when done on a regular basis. Since bruxism usually occurs during sleep, the symptoms are often not noticeable until […]
Read MoreDo you wake up with a headache or jaw pain? Are you usually tired throughout the day despite getting plenty of sleep? Chances are that you may be suffering from “bruxism” (teeth grinding). According to an article on CNN’s website, “It occurs in approximately 14% to 17% of children, although these rates decrease with age.” […]
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