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 ...
Stress is a common trigger for teeth grinding, so managing stress can help relieve it. A mouthguard can help protect 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, ...
Massaging your head and neck can help reduce pain from teeth grinding. Placing a warm compress on sore areas can relax muscles and increase blood flow. Avoiding caffeine and having calming drinks at ...
DR. CAMESIA MATTHEWS SAYS SHE’S BEEN SEEING THE SAME SYMPTOMS A LOT MORE WITH HER PATIENTS. >> A LOT OF TENSION IN MY MUSCLES. >> I REALLY NOTICE IT IN THE MORNING AND I ALSO WAKE UP ONCE IN A WHILE ...
Headaches, tooth sensitivity and neck pain are all signs of this common habit. While there can be many causes, a common reason comes down to teeth grinding, something that many of us do without ...
If you're waking up with banging headaches or your partner tells you that you're making clacking sounds when you sleep, you might be grinding your teeth. The formal name for teeth grinding is bruxism, ...
If you grind your teeth, either in your sleep or while awake, you’re more likely to get headaches. Treating the underlying cause should reduce your symptoms. Teeth grinding (bruxism) is quite common, ...