Teeth grinding
Bruxism is the medical term for the habit of grinding the teeth and clenching the jaw.
Teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause different symptoms including facial pain, headaches and worn-down teeth.
The causes of teeth grinding (bruxism) are not always known, but it is usually linked to other factors, such as stress and anxiety or sleep problems.
Although there are a number of possible treatments for teeth grinding (bruxism), only a few have been shown to be effective.
Bruxism real story
After finally having amouth guardfitted, Karen Smith now feels in control of her bruxism. She was about five years ago that her dentist first told her that she was grinding her teeth.