Do You Grind Your Teeth in Your Sleep?

Do you grind your teeth in your sleep

Do you grind your teeth in your sleep? How can you possibly tell? After all, you’re asleep when you’re grinding away on your poor chompers, so unless you’re waking yourself up while doing it how would you know? Actually, there are many tell-tale signs that you may be a teeth grinder without … Read more

Bruxism – When Children Grind Teeth In Their Sleep

What are the negative effects of children grinding their teeth

Definition Do your kids have a bad habit of grinding their teeth during their sleep? Bruxism, also known as the gnashing of teeth, is a condition characterized by incessant grinding of one’s upper and lower teeth. As of 2008, scientists are still unsure as to what causes Bruxism. Some speculate that it … Read more

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or jaw clenching which is an oral parafunctional activity. There are two types of bruxism, one which occurs during sleep and one which occurs during wakefulness. Both of them can cause dental damage but sleep bruxism maybe worse. Occasional bruxism is not harmful, but … Read more