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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The Brux Doc
June 15th, 2022
5 minute read
Teeth grinding can be a sign of conditions such as misalignment, sleep apnea, and TMJ disorders. However, it is most frequently related to increased levels of stress, like the stress caused by anxiety or by an anxiety disorder. What is anxiety,...
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The Brux Doc
June 8th, 2022
5 minute read
It’s common for people to clench their jaw during the day, especially when experiencing anxiety or strong emotions, like anger and sadness. It’s usually a subconscious physical reaction to a psychological stressor. However, it can become a habit if...
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