Tag: elderly sleep disorders

Do Night Guards Work for Bruxism in Seniors?

Do Night Guards Work for Bruxism in Seniors?

Your dentist’s $500 night guard is gathering dust in a drawer—and the real reason has nothing to do with your teeth.

Does Teeth Grinding Get Worse With Age?

Does Teeth Grinding Get Worse With Age?

Why do Parkinson’s patients grind their teeth at night—and why did researchers miss this neurological warning sign for decades?

Insomnia in Older Women: What Helps?

Insomnia in Older Women: What Helps?

This 72-year-old woman with comorbid insomnia and depression discovered the secret that transformed her sleepless nights into the most restful years of her life.