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 may seem normal, but it's not. Frequent teeth grinding, especially at night, is a medical condition that, if left untreated, may actually cause you your precious pearly white teeth, ...
According to the Mayo Clinic, teeth grinding, also known as "bruxism," is a condition in which you unconsciously clench or grind your teeth. It can occur while you're awake (awake bruxism) or while ...
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?
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 ...
Tooth trauma and other evidence of teeth grinding appear to be on the rise in Michigan, with dentists and oral surgeons pointing to stress and anxiety as the root of the problem. Dr. Vince Benivegna, ...
Question: My child grinds his teeth at night? Is this something I need to worry about? Answer: Teeth grinding, or bruxism, affects 20 percent to 40 percent of all children, can begin anytime from ...
When stress builds for Terri Hart-Ellis, she subconsciously clenches her teeth like an angry cartoon character. “My jaws tighten. I bite down really hard and my eyebrows flare,” Hart-Ellis said. “Most ...
Along with everything else, COVID-19 is also 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 ...