Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
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 ...
If you wake up with tooth, jaw, ear or head pain you may have sleep bruxism, which that means you grind or clench your teeth when you sleep. If you have a mild case, you can try to treat it at home.
Stress is a common trigger for teeth grinding, so managing stress can help relieve it. A mouthguard can help protect your ...
If you grind your teeth, either in your sleep or while awake, you’re more likely to get headaches. Treating the underlying cause should reduce your symptoms. Teeth grinding (bruxism) is quite common, ...