Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

Your dentist may recommend a night guard or occlusal splint to protect your teeth from wear, reduce muscle tension and jaw clicking. These are acrylic or nylon appliances custom-made to fit over the ...

For teeth that are deeply ground down, like my incisors, Rhode might rebuild them using composites: layers of resin applied by hand, closely matching the original colour and opacity of each tooth, for ...

A clenching and grinding condition called sleep bruxism is more than just a pain in the jaw: It also triggers tiredness, headaches and other draining symptoms. Fortunately, simple strategies can ease ...

"Despite maintaining good oral hygiene, everyday stressors can take a toll on your oral health before you even realise it." ...

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 ...

WARSAW, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawkeye Group, a health and wellness company, is proud to announce the launch of ClenchAlert designed to tackle awake teeth clenching and grinding — a condition that ...

While mild bruxism is usually harmless, frequent or forceful grinding can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and can ...

A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.

Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the importance of a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle. The study was published in the American ...