Bite Plates: Protection from Bruxism, TMD, and More
Many individuals are prescribed and do sleep with a custom-fitted bite plate (occlusal splint or night guard) to treat nocturnal bruxism and temporoma...
By Hart
Category: Oral Health
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Bruxism: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Correction Strategies
Correcting bruxism involves a multi-faceted approach combining professional dental and medical interventions with behavioral modifications and targete...
By Hart
Bite Plate Odor: Causes, Prevention, and Maintenance
A bite plate can develop an unpleasant odor primarily due to the accumulation and growth of oral bacteria and fungi, which form a complex biofilm on i...
By Jordan
Jaw Popping: Understanding TMJ, Causes, and Management
Jaw popping, often from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is most commonly caused by the displacement of the articular disc within the joint, a disru...
By Hart
Jaw Strength: Understanding, Testing Methods, and Enhancement
Jaw strength can be assessed using precise clinical instruments like gnathodynamometers for quantitative data or through practical self-assessment met...
By Hart
Mouth Breathing: Effects on Jaw, Oral Structures, and Facial Development
When breathing through the mouth, the jaw drops and shifts backward, leading to altered tongue posture, dry mouth, increased jaw strain, and long-term...
By Jordan
Overbite: Causes of Tooth Erosion, Contributing Factors, and Management
An overbite causes tooth erosion primarily through excessive mechanical wear and friction between misaligned teeth, which weakens enamel and exposes t...
By Hart
Jaw Sounds: Causes, When to Worry, and Treatment Options for TMJ Disorders
Hearing occasional, painless jaw sounds like clicking or popping is common and often benign, but if accompanied by pain, limited movement, or persiste...
By Alex
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Why Teeth Feel Loose, Symptoms, and Management
Yes, teeth can feel loose from grinding (bruxism) due to excessive forces causing inflammation and microscopic damage to the periodontal ligament and ...
By Alex
