Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

Your dentist may recommend a night guard or occlusal splint to protect your teeth from wear, reduce muscle tension and jaw clicking. These are acrylic or nylon appliances custom-made to fit over the ...

We all clench or grind our teeth at times. We may do it when we're sleeping, or we may do it when we are awake. Most times, bruxism is not a problem, and people learn that they grind their teeth only ...

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 ...

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?

I have been a frequent visitor to my dentist’s office since it reopened after lockdowns during the initial stages of the pandemic. First came a cracked tooth, then a cracked filling. Both were painful ...

Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding in 2021. The symptoms of teeth clenching and/or grinding (also known as bruxing or parafunction) can include pain in teeth and gums, as ...

WARSAW, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawkeye Group, a health and wellness company, is proud to announce the launch of ClenchAlert designed to tackle awake teeth clenching and grinding — a condition that ...

Dentists have reported an increase in 'clenching teeth' and 'bruxism' among patients since the onset of the pandemic of the new coronavirus. Symptoms caused by 'clenching teeth' and 'bruxism' include ...