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2. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   The splint treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly, which tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway to prevent obstruction of the airway during sleep. The tightening created by the device also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them—the most common cause of ...

3. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night Guards, and They ... - AOL

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   Sleeping with an occlusal splint, or night guard, is recommended to help with clenching, grinding and even sleep apnea. But OTC night guards can be very risky. We Asked 4 Dentists About OTC Night ...

4. Mouthguard - Wikipedia

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   Mouthguard worn in handball, a contact sport An example of a mouthguard used in the treatment of bruxism. A mouthguard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips and gums.

5. Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is There Any Merit to This Internet ...

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   Mouth taping involves placing a type of tape over the mouth to prevent mouth breathing, forcing the individual to breathe through their nose while sleeping, says Angela Holliday-Bell, M.D., board ...

6. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

7. Should You Tape Your Mouth Shut When You Sleep? - AOL

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   P eople have been talking up mouth-taping lately on TikTok and Instagram as a home remedy for snoring, insomnia, dry mouth, and other sleep-related issues—and the trend seems to be sticking ...