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Clenching Teeth

What is Bruxism? Do I have that?

What is Bruxism? Do I have that? When you wake up in the morning do you commonly have a headache? Have you experienced soreness or tenderness in your jaw muscles? Do you ever find your with an earache? Neck pain? Ringing in your ears?

Everything You Need To Know About Bruxism (Grinding/Clenching Your Teeth)

Bruxism is a medical term that describes the act of grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw. Sometimes, people grind their teeth without it causing any symptoms or problems. However, regular and persistent teeth grinding can cause pain and discomfort in your jaw and it can wear down your teeth. Teeth grinding can also cause headaches and earache. Everything You Need To Know About Bruxism (Grinding/Clenching Your Teeth)

Are You on the Grind?

Have you ever gotten a headache and figured it was from stress alone or a long day at work?  Or woken up with a sudden jaw ache?  Stress could be part of the reason, but these are also implications of teeth grinding, or “bruxism”.  Although it seems like one would be aware if they were Are You on the Grind?