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, ...

Bruxism is referred to the condition of clenching or grinding of the teeth. It is the unconscious and involuntary excessive grinding, tapping or clenching of teeth. Bruxism, also commonly known as ...

Bruxism is clenching, grinding, or gnashing your teeth, either while you're awake or asleep. Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding doesn't ...

If you wake up with a sore jaw or headache, you may have sleep bruxism. Here are some natural ways to stop it. Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA ...

One morning around week six of the COVID-19 lockdown, I woke up to discover I’d gnashed a molar-sized crack down the back of my night guard, the device I wear to protect my teeth from the grinding I ...

Dentists reported a 69 percent jump in patients who clench or grind their teeth during the pandemic, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). And most of these folks are probably unaware ...

Tis the season to be jolly! Or at least it should be. It can be challenging to balance hosting and attending holiday and ...

Bruxism is when a person grinds or clenches their teeth while not chewing. It typically occurs during sleep, and the person often does not know they are doing it. Causes include teeth growing, a ...

It's 1:30 a.m. I'm awake, listening to branches screech against my bedroom window. Then I remember: there are no trees anywhere near my window. What I am actually hearing is my fiancé's teeth grinding ...

One afternoon in October last year, Sue Downes’ upper gum started to swell, causing a dull throbbing pain that was impervious to paracetamol. The swelling eventually spread to the entire left side of ...