Finding hobbies that occupy one's focus and deliver a sense of accomplishment and positive reinforcement can be so helpful during stressful times. With many activities still off limits as we practice social distancing, having a hobby that you enjoy can not only provide a way for folks with awake bruxism to divert their exacerbating mental stresses into a practical activity, but some can also provide opportunities to bring family and loved ones together. Here are five to consider...
At the end of the day, bruxism is one of many medical conditions that doctors are unable to point a cause of with any specificity. Rather over decades of study, there have been certain factors that crop up with regularity amongst those who grind and clench their teeth that are believed to put certain people at higher risk for having bruxism.
Here at ClearClub, we believe in a multi-tiered approach to treating conditions like bruxism. Using a dental guard is of course the most important step to preventing grinding and clenching, but having other methods to supplement it for reducing stress are also useful. We have a short list of recommendations; two involve talking, and two involve focusing on your body and being present...
Unsurprisingly, the same forces are at work making your dental guard smell bad as those behind that old standby, halitosis – a.k.a. bad breath. Let's talk a little bit about what's going on inside your mouth and the ways that you can protect your guard, just as you would your teeth and your overall oral health.
We told you we had more color action on the way! Today we're very excited at ClearClub to introduce you to the next release in our series of colored dental guards: A two-tone pair of styles we're calling The Dynamic Duo!
Using a dental guard to protect your teeth against grinding and clenching is a critical part of oral health for those with bruxism. It makes sense, then, to treat your guards as you would any other part of your regimen...
As ClearClub continues to grow our community and listen to feedback from our loyal customers, we’ve taken your requests and comments to heart. So we’re delighted to announce that we’re launching a new product on the site this week – the same quality as our classic ClearClub guard, but now available in colors!("Hot Pink," "Big Blue" and "Lucky Green," to be exact.)
Personal preference can play a huge part in your ongoing comfort and ability to maintain a healthy routine of wearing your dental guard on a regular basis. It is important, then, to consider both your own comfort as well as other factors when choosing the thickness of your guard.
If you grind your teeth and you are just beginning to research treatments, you may have read or heard a number of myths about the condition of bruxism that are either partially true or completely incorrect. Here’s a quick rundown of common misconceptions!
Getting a proper diagnosis from your dentist is always the first step in treating bruxism, and consistent use of your guard is the foremost element, but you can make a few adjustments to your daily habits that will supplement your efforts and put you in the best position for long-term relief. Here are five to start with!
A common question we receive from customers and social media followers relates to TMJ – namely, will ClearClub's dental guards help treat the condition. To address this, it's best to understand the relationship between bruxism and TMJ.
For most dental guard wearers, the most important focus of their treatment happens at night, when they wear their guards while sleeping to prevent grinding and clenching they are unaware of. That said, there are plenty of reasons to wear a guard during the daytime...
Finding hobbies that occupy one's focus and deliver a sense of accomplishment and positive reinforcement can be so helpful during stressful times. With many activities still off limits as we practice social distancing, having a hobby that you enjoy can not only provide a way for folks with awake bruxism to divert their exacerbating mental stresses into a practical activity, but some can also provide opportunities to bring family and loved ones together. Here are five to consider...
At the end of the day, bruxism is one of many medical conditions that doctors are unable to point a cause of with any specificity. Rather over decades of study, there have been certain factors that crop up with regularity amongst those who grind and clench their teeth that are believed to put certain people at higher risk for having bruxism.
Here at ClearClub, we believe in a multi-tiered approach to treating conditions like bruxism. Using a dental guard is of course the most important step to preventing grinding and clenching, but having other methods to supplement it for reducing stress are also useful. We have a short list of recommendations; two involve talking, and two involve focusing on your body and being present...
Unsurprisingly, the same forces are at work making your dental guard smell bad as those behind that old standby, halitosis – a.k.a. bad breath. Let's talk a little bit about what's going on inside your mouth and the ways that you can protect your guard, just as you would your teeth and your overall oral health.
We told you we had more color action on the way! Today we're very excited at ClearClub to introduce you to the next release in our series of colored dental guards: A two-tone pair of styles we're calling The Dynamic Duo!
Using a dental guard to protect your teeth against grinding and clenching is a critical part of oral health for those with bruxism. It makes sense, then, to treat your guards as you would any other part of your regimen...
As ClearClub continues to grow our community and listen to feedback from our loyal customers, we’ve taken your requests and comments to heart. So we’re delighted to announce that we’re launching a new product on the site this week – the same quality as our classic ClearClub guard, but now available in colors!("Hot Pink," "Big Blue" and "Lucky Green," to be exact.)
Personal preference can play a huge part in your ongoing comfort and ability to maintain a healthy routine of wearing your dental guard on a regular basis. It is important, then, to consider both your own comfort as well as other factors when choosing the thickness of your guard.
If you grind your teeth and you are just beginning to research treatments, you may have read or heard a number of myths about the condition of bruxism that are either partially true or completely incorrect. Here’s a quick rundown of common misconceptions!
Getting a proper diagnosis from your dentist is always the first step in treating bruxism, and consistent use of your guard is the foremost element, but you can make a few adjustments to your daily habits that will supplement your efforts and put you in the best position for long-term relief. Here are five to start with!
A common question we receive from customers and social media followers relates to TMJ – namely, will ClearClub's dental guards help treat the condition. To address this, it's best to understand the relationship between bruxism and TMJ.
For most dental guard wearers, the most important focus of their treatment happens at night, when they wear their guards while sleeping to prevent grinding and clenching they are unaware of. That said, there are plenty of reasons to wear a guard during the daytime...
