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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The Brux Doc
July 28th, 2022
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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
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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
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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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