Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
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 ...
Teeth grinding can often be found among highly determined people, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and that’s a population well represented in the Washington area. It’s no wonder, ...
Don't be surprised if in the middle of the night your spouse or partner rolls over and abruptly says, "Stop grinding your teeth!" This has become a major problem for the $111 billion dental industry, ...
Patient after receiving crowns and veneers. Patient suffering from severe bruxism, over a third of the tooth surfaces have been worn away. Most people occasionally grind or clench their teeth during ...
If your dentist says your teeth are showing excessive wear, or your spouse says you make grinding sounds while sleeping, you may be suffering from a condition termed sleep bruxism. Sleep bruxism was ...
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Thirty to 40 million Americans grind their teeth at night. That's roughly 10% of the US population, and chronic teeth grinding can lead to painful ...