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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The Brux Doc
November 4th, 2021
6 minute read
Many people grind their teeth at night, often without even realizing it. The grinding can cause significant wear on the teeth, which can lead to pain and discomfort. It can also irritate the gums, cause headaches, or earaches, and contribute to jaw and...
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The Brux Doc
October 29th, 2021
6 minute read
Teeth grinding (or bruxism) is a common condition with a range of causes – including stress, genetic predisposition, sleeping disorders, jaw misalignment, and high caffeine or alcohol intake. Those who suffer from bruxism usually grind their...
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The Brux Doc
October 22nd, 2021
6 minute read
Bruxism – the official term for teeth grinding or clenching – can be highly damaging to teeth over time. And many people who grind their teeth may eventually consider veneers in order cover that damage and get their teeth looking bright and...
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The Brux Doc
October 15th, 2021
6 minute read
Most people think teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is only a problem during sleep, but did you know that you might be grinding your teeth during the day as well? In fact, if you grind your teeth at night, there is a good chance you are still...
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The Brux Doc
October 8th, 2021
6 minute read
Many people grind their teeth while sleeping, millions in fact. And many of them do so without even realizing it. Because teeth grinding usually happens at night while you’re sleeping, you are unlikely to know you do it unless you pay...
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The Brux Doc
October 2nd, 2021
6 minute read
Maybe you know you suffer from sleep apnea, or maybe you’re just beginning to suspect that your nightly snoring is a bigger problem than you used to think it was. Maybe you’ve heard of sleep apnea but you are not actually sure what it is. If...
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The Brux Doc
September 25th, 2021
6 minute read
If you grind your teeth at night, you may be concerned about the damage you’re doing to your jaw or the teeth themselves. Wear and tear on teeth is often one of the early indicators that you have a teeth grinding problem, as is pain and tension...
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