With bruxism, the top and bottom teeth scrape against each other with significant force. It can occur while you're awake or ...

If you notice your teeth are looking a little worn down, or you’re waking up with jaw pain after what should’ve been a night of restful sleep, have you considered whether you’re grinding your teeth?

BY SYLVESTER OJENAGBON A certain level of physiological tooth wear is expected throughout life, as the cumulative ...

The forceful jaw movements during bruxism episodes can trap the tongue between grinding molars, leading to significant tissue damage.

Your dentist may spot the tell-tale signs of teeth grinding and clenching. These can include wear and early cracks on the ...

If you think you may be grinding or clenching your teeth, talk to a health care provider. They might suggest ways to reduce ...

Do you wake up with a headache, jaw or ear pain, or sensitive teeth? You may be one of the 30% of adults who contend with ...

The number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism (AB) in young children, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral ...

Gnashing and grinding your teeth while you sleep? You aren't alone. Also known as sleep bruxism, an estimated 5% to 8% of people grind their teeth in their sleep. It can lead to several issues ...

Teeth grinding and clenching can have more serious effects than annoying your bedfellow Bruxism can be linked to stress and anxiety and can result in headaches, broken and damaged teeth and jaw pain ...

Dr Seymenoglu explained the impact of teeth grinding in further detail: "The unfortunate thing about bruxism (teeth grinding) is that people do it involuntarily. "Even though clenching is not so ...

Bruxism is a term that’s used to describe the habitual action of excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth, says Dr. Shannon Kaiser, a general dentist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.