Dental Blogs

The lower jaw is connected to the skull by a hinge joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

You have two jaw joints, one on each side of your head.

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.

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.

Do you wake up every morning with a headache or often feel a dull throbbing throughout the day?

Snoring is often more than just noisy breathing while you sleep.

Bruxism is a common sleep disorder that affects about 10% of adults and up to 15% of children.