Symptoms of Teeth Grinding and How to Stop

2022-02-04T09:52:00-07:00

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, affects 10 percent of adults and approximately 15 percent of children, according to the American Sleep Association. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that have it until a loved one points it out. Most people only grind their teeth at night as their body reacts to certain physical, genetic, and/or psychological factors like: Stress and anxiety Caffeine Malocclusion Sleep apnea Alcohol Tobacco Specific medical conditions Unless a loved one has pointed out your bruxism, you probably don’t realize you have it. However, there are several obvious symptoms you should look for. Continue reading to learn about the symptoms [...]