Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a science journalist specializing in healthy aging and longevity. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common ...

If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say. Without ...

Bruxism (grinding your teeth when you are awake or asleep) has several possible causes. Over time, grinding and clenching can damage your teeth and jaw, causing headaches or muscle pain in your neck ...

Dentists reported a 69 percent jump in patients who clench or grind their teeth during the pandemic, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). And most of these folks are probably unaware ...

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?

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, ...

When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear signs suggesting otherwise. So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their ...

Bruxism is a multifactorial condition, often caused by a combination of stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and other physiological factors. Diagnosis involves a combination of clinical exams, patient ...