The Brux Doc
August 25th, 2022
5 minute read
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
5 minute read
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
5 minute read
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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The Brux Doc
July 28th, 2022
5 minute read
Dreams: for some of us, they’re grand adventures we get to enjoy on a nightly basis. For others, they’re forms of habitual terror. Maybe you’re someone who remembers your dreams, maybe not. Either way, I guarantee you have them. Though...
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Leah Adele, ABA Therapist
July 21st, 2022
5 minute read
Most (though not all) teeth grinding happens at night. That means it can seem like a bit of a mystery. You aren’t even awake enough to know when you’re doing it. In our teeth grinding and sleep health blog, we have plenty of resources...
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The Brux Doc
July 13th, 2022
5 minute read
Autism and teeth grinding frequently appear together. This might cause you to worry or concerned. If you have autism or a child with autism, have you noticed teeth grinding habit that might cause damage over time? If so, read on to learn more about this...
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The Brux Doc
July 6th, 2022
5 minute read
My 5-year-old grinds his teeth every night. I can hear him when I’m nearby, even when I’m all the way at his door sometimes. It sounds so awful and loud. It this hurting him? I there anything I can do? I’m worried he’s doing...
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The Brux Doc
June 30th, 2022
5 minute read
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has frequently been associated with trauma from war settings, and combat can certainly cause PTSD. However, PTSD affects many people who have never served in the military or seen combat. In fact, individuals can...
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The Brux Doc
June 22nd, 2022
6 minute read
Grinding your teeth can cause a lot of issues, including pain. Pain is usually an indicator of an underlying problem. So, if you are experiencing pain in your teeth, gums, jaw, neck, or head, it is important to find out what is causing it. However, because...
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