When you’re frustrated, you probably do things like chew on your nails, pull on your hair, and grind your teeth. All three of these habits are bad for you, but chewing on nails and grinding your teeth are especially bad… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Night Guards’
The Value of Dental Night Guards
You might be grinding your teeth in your sleep and not even realize it. Although at first, this habit, a condition called bruxism, might not seem like a problem, it can affect your oral and dental health. Your teeth are… Read More
How Can Night Guards Help You Sleep Better?
If you play hockey or other contact sports, you might be familiar with how vital a good mouth guard is. Although you can’t see them, the Olympic athletes you admire are all wearing mouth guards while they compete. But there’s… Read More
What is TMD?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is referred to as a group of conditions, often painful, that include problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that regulate chewing and everyday jaw and neck movement. While the discomfort can be extremely… Read More
What is TMD and How Can it be Treated?
A temporomandibular disorder (also known as TMD, for short) can cause jaw pain and facial pain. The joint where the pain occurs is where the lower jaw connects to the skull near the ear on each side of your head…. Read More
Tempromandibular Disorders and Night Guards :: Annapolis Dental Care
After a long night’s sleep, are you experiencing jaw pain or discomfort while talking, chewing, or yawning? If so, you could have Tempromandibular Disorders (TMD). What is Tempromandibular Disorders? Many people suffer from TMD, which are problems with the joint… Read More