All About Night Guards, Mouth Guards and TMJ

A bunch of pills on a marble countertop with a little angry face illustration, showing how antidepressants can contribute to teeth grinding.

Can Antidepressants Cause Teeth Grinding (Bruxi...

Wondering if your antidepressant is causing teeth grinding? Explore how bruxism can be triggered by certain medications, what to watch for, and practical ways to protect your teeth.

Can Antidepressants Cause Teeth Grinding (Bruxi...

Wondering if your antidepressant is causing teeth grinding? Explore how bruxism can be triggered by certain medications, what to watch for, and practical ways to protect your teeth.

Person biting their lip, a habit linked to stress, bruxism, and other conditions.

Biting My Lips at Night — How a Night Guard Can...

Nighttime lip biting can cause pain, irritation, and even sores. Discover how a night guard can help protect your mouth and reduce involuntary biting while you sleep.

Biting My Lips at Night — How a Night Guard Can...

Nighttime lip biting can cause pain, irritation, and even sores. Discover how a night guard can help protect your mouth and reduce involuntary biting while you sleep.

Woman checking her breath—possible bad odor from mouthguard

Bad Breath From a Clean Mouthguard? Here's Why ...

Bad breath even with a clean mouthguard? Tiny cracks, moisture, and cleaning mistakes may be to blame. Learn why it happens and how to stop the odor for good.

Bad Breath From a Clean Mouthguard? Here's Why ...

Bad breath even with a clean mouthguard? Tiny cracks, moisture, and cleaning mistakes may be to blame. Learn why it happens and how to stop the odor for good.

Two older adults jogging in the park, smiling and relaxed—showing how an active lifestyle can help ease stress and bruxism.

Stop the Pain: How Exercise Protects Your Teeth...

Stress can take a real toll on your jaw, but exercise can help calm the tension. From boosting your mood to improving posture and easing TMJ strain, moving your body...

Stop the Pain: How Exercise Protects Your Teeth...

Stress can take a real toll on your jaw, but exercise can help calm the tension. From boosting your mood to improving posture and easing TMJ strain, moving your body...

Person erasing the words ‘bad habits’ from a blackboard, symbolizing a desire to stop harmful dental habits.

10 Surprising Daily Dental Habits That Are Slow...

Discover 10 everyday habits that quietly damage your teeth and learn practical tips to protect your smile before stains, enamel erosion, or sensitivity set in.

10 Surprising Daily Dental Habits That Are Slow...

Discover 10 everyday habits that quietly damage your teeth and learn practical tips to protect your smile before stains, enamel erosion, or sensitivity set in.

Clear dental retainer, commonly confused with a night guard

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use a Retainer as a Nig...

Wondering if you can use your retainer as a night guard? While they might look alike, they serve very different purposes. Here’s why using a retainer for teeth grinding can...

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use a Retainer as a Nig...

Wondering if you can use your retainer as a night guard? While they might look alike, they serve very different purposes. Here’s why using a retainer for teeth grinding can...