Bruxism News

Tooth grinding is also known as bruxism, and describes the unconscious grinding of or clenching of the teeth.

THE global financial crisis is causing a sharp increase in dental health problems with people grinding their teeth to stumps as they battle growing stress.

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A 37-year-old woman in Taichung City was diagnosed with bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, likely as a result of stress, reported local media yesterday.

Are you literally grinding away your teeth without even knowing it? Are you aware of your teeth grinding but think there's nothing you can do about it? How can you tell if you have Bruxism ? Painful teeth in the morning You jaw hurts in the morning You feel pain around the upper jaw below the temples while eating.

A significant number of US children adults involuntarily grind their teeth without being conscious of the same.

Medical terms can be confusing. Can you ace this Courier-Journal quiz without using Google or a dictionary? You've been told to see an otolaryngologist.

FERNLEY--Dental Health and Teeth Grinding and Clenching: Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time.

In La Quinta Dr. Erica Ruiz says an increased stress level is sending people into her office to be treated for bruxism, or teeth grinding.

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day or grind them at night, which is called sleep bruxism.

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Economic woes are to blame for many medical complaints from stress and headaches to depression and insomnia.

Have you had a sleep study? The more I learn about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome , the more I think all of us diagnosed with these conditions should have one.

While sitting in class, sophomore Jenna Campbell noticed a clacking sound. She said after a while of listening, she discovered the sound came from her professor.

Most people expect a dentist to be adept at cleanings, filling cavities, repairing damaged teeth and generally making a person's smile look straighter, healthier and more beautiful.

Teeth grinding and clenching , more commonly referred to as `bruxism` is an involuntary action, usually occurring at night and endured by millions of people in the UK.

Bruxism can lead to jaw pain and headaches. Date published: 4/19/2009 What do you think? Enter your FredTalk username and password to post a comment on this story.

Apr 14, 2009 8:21 pm US/Eastern FT. LAUDERDALE If you're stressed because of the economic crisis, you're definitely not alone.

Recessions can be hazardous to your health. Dentists say they are seeing cases of bruxism, or teeth grinding, as the recession wears on.

The recession is a grind on people's teeth as well as their pocketbooks. Cracked and worn-down teeth, jaw pain and headaches are getting the attention of dentists across the central San Joaquin Valley - and stress is at the root of the problem, they say.