The mouth guard — a little piece of plastic that fits over your teeth — might seem like a simple thing, but think again. It could cost as little as a dollar, or more than $500. Debates fill the pages ...

At the very minimum, you should be rinsing your mouth guard with lukewarm water and brushing it gently once a day. All the experts I spoke to said a standard drugstore toothbrush will do; just make ...

Mouth guards for sleep, also called night guards, bite guards, or teeth protectors, are tooth coverings that ease clenching and teeth grinding—a sleep disorder that affects over 30% of adults. Wearing ...

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there are a couple of effective ways to manage the condition. One way is to use a CPAP machine. The alternative is to use a ...

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects as many as 8 percent of adults. While the causes aren't completely understood, doctors believe "it may be due to a combination of physical, psychological ...

Mouth guards protect kids' teeth and jaws even when they're not playing contact sports. Studies suggest a mouth guard can prevent more than half of the common dental injuries adolescents can suffer.

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