bruxism Tag

27 Jan Bruxism – Grinding and Clenching

Posted at 00:00h in Preventative Dentistry

What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the technical term for grinding and clenching that wears down teeth and may cause facial pain. People who grind and clench, called bruxers, unintentionally bite down too hard at inappropriate times, such as in their sleep. In addition to grinding teeth,...

23 Dec Winter Stress Can Be A Grind

Posted at 00:00h in Preventative Dentistry

Dentists and researchers aren't in complete agreement about the cause of nightly tooth grinding (bruxism). But they do agree that it's partly stress-related. Since the year-end holidays can be some of the most stressful months of the year, we may be at risk for high stress...