It’s not exactly clear how many Americans grind and clench their teeth. Some estimates suggest about 10% regularly grind ― which involves moving your top and bottom teeth from side to side ― 20% ...

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(KUTV) — Have you been grinding your teeth at night or clenching your teeth as you sleep, waking up with a sore jaw or headache? If the answer’s yes, you’re not alone. Today, we’re joined by Yana ...

If you're dealing with jaw, tooth, ear or head pain, especially in the morning, you may have sleep bruxism, which means you're grinding or clenching your teeth when you sleep. If you have a mild case, ...

Up to a third of adults grind their teeth in the daytime and more than 10% do it unknowingly while they sleep, studies show. Stress is the leading cause of teeth grinding, according to Dr. Daniel ...

There's no way to prevent teeth grinding while you sleep, but dentists say there are some things you can do to protect your pearly whites. It’s actually a very common issue at any age, says Beverly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a science journalist specializing in healthy aging and longevity. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common ...

If you notice your teeth are looking a little worn down, or you’re waking up with jaw pain after what should’ve been a night of restful sleep, have you considered whether you’re grinding your teeth?

To stop grinding your teeth, ask your dentist about getting a mouth guard or restoring your bite. You can also try to stop grinding your teeth by managing stress and practicing jaw exercises. If left ...

If you’re feeling more stress than usual these days (and who isn’t?), it can manifest in surprising ways. You may lose your cool when you normally wouldn’t, feel more tension headaches coming on, and ...

If you’ve spent any amount of time on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok over the past year, you’ve probably encountered a post encouraging you to unclench your jaw. Everyone from Tyler Oakley to Domino’s ...

A dry mouth at night is often caused by sleeping with your mouth open, which evaporates the saliva. A blocked nose can be to blame, which could be why you are having difficulty sleeping, and also ...