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Guides and research on bruxism, TMJ, and sleeping better — written by the team behind the Brux Night Guard.

Bruxism

December 15, 2023

Occlusal Guards: The Dental Night Guard Splint for Bruxism / Grinding

An occlusal guard is a removable dental appliance that fits over the teeth in one arch to prevent tooth wear and damage from grinding or teeth clenching. It is sometimes referred to as a splint.

July 13, 2017

Meditation and Mindfulness For Bruxism Relief

If you clench or grind your teeth at night while you sleep, relaxation techniques can help provide some relief.

August 15, 2016

What is Bruxism and Is It Bad For My Teeth?

You just finished your annual checkup at the dentist where you discovered you have a severe Bruxism problem and your teeth might be in jeopardy. Huh? What is Bruxism and is it something I should be concerned about?

TMJ

January 14, 2021

7 TMJ Exercises to Relieve Jaw Pain

When it comes to jaw pain, there are a few approaches anyone can take to get some relief. In addition to regularly practicing TMJ exercises, a mouth guard for TMJ can diminish jaw pain.

June 17, 2020

Best TMJ Mouth Guard To Relieve Jaw Pain

Find out how a TMJ mouth guard can help treat jaw pain, along with some easy to learn at-home approaches for managing stress and other issues that lead to the disorder.

Sleep Health

June 29, 2024

Microwavable Weighted Heating Pads

Microwavable weighted heating pads are a therapeutic device that can be used to alleviate pain and discomfort in various parts of the body

June 24, 2019

Why Migraine Awareness Month is So Important

Why does the medical community make such an effort to raise awareness about migraines? What causes them, and what can be done to help those who suffer find relief?

August 31, 2017

'Light' Sleeping: Finding the Best Light Bulb for Sleep

Blue light from TVs, cellphones, tablets & computers interferes with circadian rhythms and sleep. Changing light bulbs can help and here are other recommendations...

August 16, 2017

The Sleep Patterns of 7 Highly Successful People

Want to know how much sleep is enough? Here's a list of very successful people that shows how much sleep they get every night and when they go to bed.

June 20, 2017

Not Getting Enough Sleep? Bet You Don't Get Enough Exercise

Exercise improves mood and health, but more importantly, the way we sleep at night.

Sleep Disorders

May 20, 2019

What is Insomnia?

There are many people who occasionally have problems going to sleep, staying asleep, or getting enough sleep to feel revived and well rested. We’ve outlined some important information to help you learn more and answer the question of “what is insomnia?”

Read moreabout What is Insomnia?

April 15, 2019

Three Types of Sleep Apnea and the Health Risks

People who get less sleep, say researchers in the UK, are more likely to experience issues around chronic pain, and sleep apnea is one cause for the pain and sleep issues many people suffer from on a nightly basis.

September 20, 2017

Snoring and the Art of a Good Night's Sleep...for Everybody Involved

Nearly 70 million people snore, which translates to a lot of sleepless nights for their bed partners. Luckily, these tips can help lower the decibels in the bedroom.

May 31, 2017

Who Knew There Were So Many Types of Sleep Disorders?

Sleep is considered one of the three pillars of good health, along with exercise and eating healthy foods, and they can all have a profound impact on each other.