If you're dealing with jaw, tooth, ear or head pain, especially in the morning, you may have sleep bruxism, which means you're grinding or clenching your teeth when you sleep. If you have a mild case, ...
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?
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects millions of people worldwide, yet its impact often goes unnoticed until symptoms announcement a problem. This involuntary clenching and grinding of teeth ...
According to the Mayo Clinic, teeth grinding, also known as "bruxism," is a condition in which you unconsciously clench or grind your teeth. It can occur while you're awake (awake bruxism) or while ...
Which night guard should I get? An estimated 8.6% of people grind or clench their teeth while sleeping. If you’re one of the many who suffer from bruxism, investing in a night guard may help prevent ...
If you suffer from stress or anxiety, you may also suffer from jaw pain—the two often go hand in hand. The pain is caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw during the day (and night), and ...
Why do you do it in the first place? Nobody knows for sure, says Alan G. Glaros, Ph.D., professor in the department of dental public health and behavioral science at the University of Missouri-Kansas ...
A dry mouth at night is often caused by sleeping with your mouth open, which evaporates the saliva. A blocked nose can be to blame, which could be why you are having difficulty sleeping, and also ...
'Tis the season to be jolly! Or at least it should be. It can be challenging to balance hosting and attending holiday and football season get-togethers with friends and family with the chaos of ...