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 ...

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?

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, ...

Now that spring has sprung, experiencing seasonal allergies, upticks in stress, and shorter sleep cycles is the norm. All of these effects can trigger night time jaw clenching and teeth grinding, ...

"Despite maintaining good oral hygiene, everyday stressors can take a toll on your oral health before you even realise it." ...

COVID-19 and its effects have topped headlines for months now, but one fallout of the pandemic may have slipped under your radar. Dentists have seen a sharp increase in teeth grinding and other tooth ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a science journalist specializing in healthy aging and longevity. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common ...

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 ...

CHICAGO — Along with everything else, COVID-19 is creating problems with our teeth. That’s what dentists say after treating patients who are under stress during the pandemic and taking it out on their ...

Risk factors for bruxism include anxiety, stress and alcohol use. With the pandemic causing uncertainty, isolation and disruptions in routine, research has continued to show increases in far-reaching ...