Why a Night Guard Might Be Right For You
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or a headache most mornings?
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or a headache most mornings?
Are you experiencing persistent headache sand wondering if it's linked to TMJ or migraines?
The lower jaw is connected to the skull by a hinge joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Do you wake up in the morning with sore teeth and an aching jaw?
If you’re experiencing popping, clicking, or grating sounds whenever you open or close your mouth, chances are good that you have TMJ dysfunction.
If you unconsciously grind, gnash, or clench your teeth, you might have a condition called bruxism.
Earaches, neck pain, and a jaw that pops, clicks, or gets stuck are all signs of a TMJ disorder.
If you wake up in the morning with sore teeth and an aching jaw, you may be clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep.
Bruxism is a common sleep disorder that affects about 10% of adults and up to 15% of children.