Articles (6)
Synonyms
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth.
Articles for Teeth grinding
Causes of teeth grinding
The causes of teeth grinding (bruxism) are not always known, but it is usually linked to other factors, such as stress and anxiety or sleep problems.
Introduction
Bruxism is the medical term for the habit of grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw.
Patient story: "I started experiencing a really sharp shooting pain."
After finally having amouth guardfitted, Karen Smith now feels in control of her bruxism. She was about five years ago that her dentist first told her that she was grinding her teeth.
Patient story: "It's been a bad habit from an early age."
Bruxism real story
Symptoms of teeth grinding
Teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause different symptoms including facial pain, headaches and worn-down teeth.
Treating teeth grinding
Although there are a number of possible treatments for teeth grinding (bruxism), only a few have been shown to be effective.
