Waking up on a Monday morning is already bad enough. Waking up with a sore jaw, a headache, or tooth pain makes it even worse. Why are you starting the day with this pain? You’re probably grinding your teeth while you sleep. This is mainly caused by stress or problems such as missing or crooked teeth. You can’t control what you do while you sleep, but you can help protect your teeth from further damage with a nightguard. A dentist in Las Cruces discusses why using a nightguard is a great investment.
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