Sleep deprivation is a health problem
Did you know that you are a high risk for cardiovascular disease if you average less than five hours of sleep a night. Studies show that it increases by almost 50% compared to people who obtain more t...
The problem with nightguards
Many patients show symptoms of wear on their teeth which indicates that they may be grinding their teeth. Many offices prescribe a nightguard to wear during sleep to protect the teeth by acting as a b...
Your bite can indicate a TMJ problem
Your upper teeth should overlap your lower teeth. If your upper teeth don't have overlap with your lower teeth, it may indicate that you have a TMJ problem since your upper jaw is either too narrow, o...
The Science Behind Chewing
The temporomandibular joint(TMJ) is similar to a Class 3 lever in that it acts as the fulcrum when you chew. Therefore, when you wear down your teeth by having a bad bite(malocclusion), you can exert ...