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 ...

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 ...

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

Woman’s World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re waking up with a stiff or painful jaw, you may be grinding your ...

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, ...

Grinding your teeth at night is generally pretty annoying. Either it annoys your bed partner because of the grinding sounds youre making, or it can annoy your teeth by wearing them down. But you can ...

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 ...

If you’ve spent any amount of time on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok over the past year, you’ve probably encountered a post encouraging you to unclench your jaw. Everyone from Tyler Oakley to Domino’s ...

It’s not exactly clear how many Americans grind and clench their teeth. Some estimates suggest about 10% regularly grind ― which involves moving your top and bottom teeth from side to side ― 20% ...

While mild bruxism is usually harmless, frequent or forceful grinding can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and can ...

Why do you do it in the first place? Nobody knows for sure, says Alan G. Glaros, Ph.D., professor in the department of dental public health and behavioral science at the University of Missouri-Kansas ...