Experts break down how to nip bruxism, or teeth grinding or clenching, in the bud.

Bruxism is a term that’s used to describe the habitual action of excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth, says Dr. Shannon Kaiser, a general dentist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Do you or a loved one grind teeth at night? Find out from WebMD what can be done for teeth grinding (bruxism), as well as causes and consequences.

Grinding your teeth is extremely unhealthy so it's important to take action fast before this bad habit wears down your teeth or recedes your gumline.

If you wake up with sore teeth or tight jaw muscles, you might be grinding your teeth at night. Here, dentists and oral pain experts share tips to stop bruxism.

Bruxism is referred to the condition of clenching or grinding of the teeth. It is the unconscious and involuntary excessive grinding, tapping or clenching of teeth. Bruxism, also commonly known as ...

According to an article published in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often report constant clenching or grinding of the teeth ...

Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa ...

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is quite common, affecting about 22–30% of adults during wakefulness and around 8–16% during sleep. It’s even more common in children.

Multidisciplinary treatment According to the researchers, bruxism is no longer considered an isolated symptom but is seen as evidence of a larger problem.

Bruxism has been associated with a number of chronic health conditions, including Parkinson's disease, encephalitis, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and hyperthyroidism, says Schultz.