Everyone grinds their teeth or snores occasionally. But when tooth grinding becomes constant, it indicates deeper problems. Just like snoring, tooth grinding is a symptom of something else. It’s caused by a variety of factors and can be treated in several different ways. Anxiety Anxiety can lead to many physical repercussions. Anxiety and stress can…
It is not uncommon for people to grind their teeth due to stress or other causes. While occasional teeth grinding (called bruxism in a medical context) may not necessarily be harmful to the teeth, a repeated pattern of bruxism can have negative effects on a person’s overall oral health. It is important to recognize the…
What is Bruxism Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition where you grind or clench your teeth. Studies have found a correlation between night-time teeth clenching (sleep bruxism) and snoring. Bruxism is more frequently found in people with an existing sleep disorder such as snoring than in those who do not have an existing disorder. It’s possible…
Grinding teeth — we all do it, to an extent. Sometimes we clench our teeth when we’re focused or annoyed. But many people chronically grind, clench, grit, or gnash their teeth, often for hours in their sleep. This can wear away at your teeth over time and is called bruxism. There is no true cure…
Bruxism is a common condition. This condition refers to teeth grinding at night, as well as the gnashing and clenching of teeth. Often, these behaviors occur during sleep although they do also occur during the day. Unfortunately, bruxism can have an adverse effect on dental health. Fortunately, there are steps one can take to reduce…
Sleep Bruxism, also known as nocturnal tooth grinding, is a medical condition in which you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping. Teeth clenching is when you hold your top and bottom teeth together tightly, and teeth grinding is when you repeatedly slide your top teeth over your bottom teeth. Unconscious teeth grinding when awake…
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Health Sleep deprivation is an epidemic in our culture. Careers, kids, elderly parents, financial issues, the state of the world, and countless other factors have made us a nation of chronically tired people. What many people do not understand is that while sleep deprivation may be caused by stress, it…
The high-pressured lives we all lead leaves many of us often stressed out, anxious, and unable to get proper sleep at night. Perhaps, we’ve become too caught up in the rat race, we are continually trying to stay on top of our busy schedules, and sometimes, it is all just a little too much to…
What is the SnoreMedic Mouthpiece? Snoring is caused by constriction of the airway in the throat. During sleep, the tongue and soft palate relax, causing this constriction and producing the vibrations we know as snoring. The SnoreMedic is a Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) that holds the lower jaw in a forward position, preventing the airway…
Snoring is a problem that plagues millions of individuals all over the world, and while it seems harmless, intensive snoring can increase your risk of serious health problems. While many snorers turn to snoring aids such as Zyppah and Good Morning Solution, other consider surgery. Snoring symptoms have various causes, but the primary reason behind…
Are you a snorer? Do you disturb you or your loved one’s sleep at night? If so, you’re not alone. Thirty percent of people aged thirty years and above suffer from snoring and two-thirds of all partnered adults report their partner snores at night. Snoring can cause disruptions to both you and your partner’s sleep…
Chronic snoring is a very personal issue for all parties involved. Just as your partner is embarrassed by the subject, you probably also feel very awkward about bringing it into casual conversation. So, it should go without saying that no matter how grouchy you are feeling (due to sleep deprivation, of course), the topic should…