Teeth grinding is a common habit that affects up to half the population, and around 5% of people regularly and forcefully grind their teeth. The official name for teeth grinding is bruxism. You can have sleeping or awake bruxism, but both are harmful to your teeth. Grinding your teeth can cause them to wear down, a condition known …
Do you grind your teeth? It can cause not only a lot of pain, but a lot of problems as well. But it can be a hard habit to break, especially because a lot of tooth grinding (or “bruxism” as dentists call it) happens at night, and many patients aren’t even aware they do it. There …
You may grind your teeth throughout the day or you may grind your teeth all night long. However, despite the headaches and pain that it can cause, you may not even realize that tooth grinding is the reason for your problems until your dentist tells you. Tooth grinding (also known as “bruxism”) can also cause …
If you’ve been diagnosed with TMJ, or if you’ve just been noticing pain in the jaw lately, you may already know some things to avoid. You may have given up your morning bagel because it is too chewy, and you’ve stopped chewing gum. Bruxism, grinding your teeth, is also a problem that can lead to jaw …
“Bruxism” is more commonly known as teeth grinding. It may sound harmless, but it can negatively affect your dental health, your general health, and your quality of life. Here is some more information about bruxism and what you can do about it. What happens if I grind my teeth? If you find yourself having headaches, …
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