Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a prevalent issue primarily occurring during sleep. It often goes unnoticed until it manifests as noticeable jaw or tooth discomfort or until a sleeping partner becomes aware of the audible grinding sounds. The intensity of...
Saliva production while asleep is considered normal. The production of saliva fluctuates throughout the day and night, possibly following a circadian pattern. While individuals typically generate more saliva during waking hours and less at night, saliva production...
Grinding teeth is a common problem that occurs almost exclusively at night but can occur during the day. Most people aren’t aware they do it until the issue gets bad enough to cause actual jaw or tooth pain or until a sleeping partner hears them doing it. In many...
Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may seem like an innocuous habit. However, in children, mouth breathing can prevent the palate of the mouth from growing to the proper size. This is because the tongue plays an integral role in helping the palate to...