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 ...
Dear Dr. Roach: No one seems to understand a bad habit of mine, especially dentists! I bite off the loose skin on the inside of my cheeks. I remove little bits of cheek matter that is loose and sort ...
Next time you look at your teeth, do more than check whether there's spinach between them (but do that as well). See if the tops of your bottom incisor teeth and the bottoms of your top teeth are flat ...
Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding in 2021. The symptoms of teeth clenching and/or grinding (also known as bruxing or parafunction) can include pain in teeth and gums, as ...
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 ...
To stop grinding your teeth, ask your dentist about getting a mouth guard or restoring your bite. You can also try to stop grinding your teeth by managing stress and practicing jaw exercises. If left ...
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause various problems, such as headaches, jaw pain, muscle tightness, and broken teeth. A mouthguard aims to prevent this issue, and there are several types to choose ...
Dear Dr. Roach: No one seems to understand a bad habit of mine, especially dentists! I bite off the loose skin on the inside of my cheeks. I remove little bits of cheek matter that is loose and sort ...