June 12, 2022
Tooth grinding (bruxism): is it a problem? And what can be done about it?
Grinding and/or clenching of the teeth while asleep is a habit called bruxism. It can lead to excessive wear of the teeth enamel, causing permanent damage to the teeth. The jaw muscles and jaw joints can also become over- exerted and develop painful symptoms. Bruxism can happen while the person is awake (awake-bruxism) or during sleep (sleep-bruxism). Bruxism can become ...
