Bruxism

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Overview


Bruxism, often referred to as "gnashing," is the act of involuntary teeth grinding, either while awake or asleep, which results primarily in tooth damage and jaw pain and which seems to be caused by psychological effects of everyday stress. Damage to the teeth can be so severe that it renders the teeth useless. Nocturnal bruxism occurs in an estimated 5% to 20% of adults and is even more prevalent among children. In fact, most patients with bruxism develop it in adolescence or...Read the full article