A 19-year-old woman presented to the hospital with shoulder pain, headaches, and persistent tiredness despite apparently adequate sleep. She reported no other symptoms and denied any trauma or ...
While mild bruxism is usually harmless, frequent or forceful grinding can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and can ...
Up to a third of adults grind their teeth in the daytime and more than 10% do it unknowingly while they sleep, studies show. Stress is the leading cause of teeth grinding, according to Dr. Daniel ...
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?
Stress is a common trigger for teeth grinding, so managing stress can help relieve it. A mouthguard can help protect your ...
Chattering teeth – that rapid, sometimes noisy clack of your upper and lower teeth – is a minor, startling symptom that can feel embarrassing and confusing.
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, ...
TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...
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 ...
Your face hurts and you wonder why. Well, maybe the days of wondering and wandering from doctor to doctor are over. You might be, quite literally, chomping at the bit. A survey published in "Acta ...