The Brux Doc
October 6th, 2022
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Have you wondered whether you might inherit a teeth-grinding habit from your parent or pass one along to your child? There are many medical conditions, habits, and mental health issues that are hereditary. And, as it turns out, teeth grinding might fall...
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The Brux Doc
September 29th, 2022
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If you have frequent ear pain, you might think that you have a chronic ear infection issue. However, while this is possible, there are also many other reasons that people experience pain inside the ear. Some are related to infections and others to...
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The Brux Doc
September 22nd, 2022
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If you have noticed your teeth wearing down, hurting, or becoming sensitive to hot and cold, you may have a problem with bruxism—the fancy term for teeth grinding. This habit can also cause headaches, jaw and neck pain, TMJ issues, and...
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The Brux Doc
September 14th, 2022
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Canker sores are common (and commonly confused with cold sores). Though both canker sores and cold sores occur around the mouth, they are different issues. Cold sores appear on the outside of the mouth—on the lips or neighboring skin—and are...
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The Brux Doc
September 7th, 2022
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Teeth grinding has many undesirable long-term effects, like inflamed gum, periodontal disease, cracked teeth, and worn enamel. However, the effect you might notice most quickly is the headache that teeth grinding can cause. Teeth grinding arises because...
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The Brux Doc
August 31st, 2022
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Getting a cavity filled is never fun. Many of us live in absolute dread of the dentist telling us it’s time to take out the drill. What’s worse, teeth can feel sensitive for a while after getting a cavity filled, and fillings can wear down...
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The Brux Doc
August 25th, 2022
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In addition to wearing a night guard to prevent damage from teeth grinding, you can also take steps to address the underlying tension that might be causing the issue. Here are six of the best exercises you can do to address teeth grinding. 1. Yawning...
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The Brux Doc
August 18th, 2022
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Smoking can contribute to a teeth-grinding habit. Like caffeine and alcohol, nicotine affects the body and can disturb your sleep patterns during the night, limiting the length of your cycles and preventing you from getting enough deep sleep. Since teeth...
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The Brux Doc
August 10th, 2022
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A mouth guard (or night guard) for teeth grinding might seem like an inconvenience. You have to choose which design and material work best for you. Then, you’ll need to get accustomed to wearing it. You have to keep it clean. And you have to...
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The Brux Doc
August 3rd, 2022
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It might seem like tooth sensitivity and the occasional canker sore caused by biting the side of the mouth are the most annoying things about grinding your teeth. But the truth is you are causing much worse damage if you have bruxism (teeth grinding...
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