Many people grind or clench their teeth while they sleep and don’t even realize it. This condition, called bruxism, can cause worn teeth, jaw pain, headaches, broken dental work, and long-term damage to your smile. One of the most effective ways to protect your teeth while you sleep is with a custom dental night guard from Crested Butte Dental. What … Read More
TMD and Teeth Grinding: Protect Your Jaw and Teeth
From Awareness to Action: Steps for a Healthier, Pain-Free Jaw Jaw discomfort, clicking, or muscle tension might not seem like a big deal at first — but these can be signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), including jaw and muscle sprain/strain (JAMSS). Awareness is the first step toward relief. The sooner you recognize what’s happening and take action, the better your … Read More
Beyond Just Breathing – The Life-Changing Benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
When most people hear the phrase “tongue therapy,” strange mental images may come to mind. More recently, the term Mouth Yoga has been seen on many social media platforms. However, orofacial myofunctional therapy is an extremely important and beneficial treatment for correcting improper oral patterns that interfere with correct oral development and function that has been around for decades. At its … Read More