TAMPA (BLOOM) – Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, is a condition affecting millions of people, yet it remains widely overlooked. The implications of untreated bruxism can be severe, leading ...

Bruxism is the act of teeth grinding or gnashing during sleep at night. Teeth grinding can be voluntary or involuntary. Dogs can do it. Humans can do it. In some cultures (possibly more in past ...

Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the importance of a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle. The study was published in the American ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Stress is a common trigger for teeth grinding, so managing stress can help relieve it.A mouthguard can help protect your teeth if you grind them, even though it ...

Bruxism (grinding your teeth when you are awake or asleep) has several possible causes. Over time, grinding and clenching can damage your teeth and jaw, causing headaches or muscle pain in your neck ...

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Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health. In dental science, the question of whether sleep bruxism ...

One morning around week six of the COVID-19 lockdown, I woke up to discover I’d gnashed a molar-sized crack down the back of my night guard, the device I wear to protect my teeth from the grinding I ...

The severity of tooth clenching and grinding that patients experience may be associated with their vitamin D levels, according to a study published February 6 in Clinical and Experimental Dental ...

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause various problems, such as headaches, jaw pain, muscle tightness, and broken teeth. A mouthguard aims to prevent this issue, and there are several types to choose ...

Bruxism is a multifactorial condition, often caused by a combination of stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and other physiological factors. Diagnosis involves a combination of clinical exams, patient ...