Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Bruxism is the unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth that most often occurs at night and is also associated with episodes of jaw locking.

Symptoms

• Wear and abrasion of teeth
• Headaches
• Pain in the mouth area
• Pain in the jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) upon waking

Causes

Not much is known yet about this condition, but anxiety seems to be a trigger that can aggravate bruxism.

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