The Brux Doc
February 6th, 2022
5 minute read
If you have braces or clear aligners (like Invisalign), you might be wondering whether they are compatible with a night guard. Maybe you are actually straightening your teeth to address some of the underlying issues that are causing you to grind your...
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The Brux Doc
January 6th, 2022
5 minute read
Snoring and teeth grinding are both very common problems. So, if you find you do one or both of them, you are not alone! It is believed that approximately forty-five percent of the population snores occasionally and twenty-five percent snores regularly. And...
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The Brux Doc
December 30th, 2021
5 minute read
It's not unusual for children to grind their teeth during sleep. It’s actually a common problem, and it often goes away on its own within a few years. In children, teeth grinding is often a subconscious reaction to stress or anxiety (just like it...
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The Brux Doc
December 23rd, 2021
5 minute read
If you are looking up the proper way to clean your night guard, then, congratulations, you must be wearing it! Not only are you protecting your teeth from the wear and tear caused by grinding, but you are also looking out for your oral health when you...
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The Brux Doc
December 16th, 2021
5 minute read
Have you ever watched someone with a serious teeth grinding problem sleep? Sometimes it hurts just to hear the sounds that come from their mouth. A night guard is clearly a necessity in such cases, otherwise, that person might wind up with a chipped...
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The Brux Doc
December 9th, 2021
6 minute read
If you wear a night guard (also known as a mouth guard) to protect your teeth from grinding, you are relying on it to protect your pearly whites, right? The night guard is there to keep your teeth from wearing against each other and damaging your...
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The Brux Doc
December 3rd, 2021
6 minute read
If you're like me, you probably get a bit of a shock when it happens. You're eating a snack or drinking a soda, and suddenly—Ow! You've run into something that's too cold, or too hot, or too hard on your teeth. The pain usually goes away after a...
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The Brux Doc
December 1st, 2021
6 minute read
It took me about two weeks to get used to my night guard. At first, I only wore it for a few hours after I went to sleep at night. Now, I sometimes wear it even during the day! The more you wear your night guard, the more comfortable it becomes. It...
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The Brux Doc
November 18th, 2021
6 minute read
If you grind your teeth at night, you are probably looking into getting a night guard to sleep with and protect your teeth and the sensitive tissues in your mouth. A night guard is a plastic device that fits over your teeth and is designed to prevent...
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The Brux Doc
November 11th, 2021
6 minute read
You have probably heard or read about the ways that smoking can affect the health of your teeth and gums (not to mention the rest of your body). There are frequent reports about the connection between tobacco and oral cancer, stained teeth, and receding...
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