Monthly Archives: September 2011

Teeth Grinding: Signs and Symptoms

September 28th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet Sleep Bruxism, the gnashing and grinding of the teeth that occurs at night, has most recently been defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep related movement disorder. Though the exact cause of sleep bruxism remains … Continue reading →

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Is Your Child Suffering from Bruxism?

September 20th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet For years, nighttime tooth grinders were thought to be adults who were overwhelmed by life’s stresses and worries. Though stress can certainly be one cause of nighttime tooth grinding, recent research suggests that anything that arouses the brain during … Continue reading →

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Snoring and Weight – Yes, There Is a Connection

September 6th, 2011 by , one comment

Tweet My patients often ask me about the relationship between snoring and weight gain. Snoring undoubtedly can be a result of obesity, and obesity can also be a result of snoring. Confused? Fact: Obesity Causes Snoring More than 30% of … Continue reading →

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