Woman’s World has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re waking up with a stiff or painful jaw, you may be grinding your ...

Your dentist may recommend a night guard or occlusal splint to protect your teeth from wear, reduce muscle tension and jaw clicking. These are acrylic or nylon appliances custom-made to fit over the ...

Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

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, ...

Teeth that are unusually worn down can also be a sign of acid reflux. This causes stomach acid to seep into the mouth, which ...

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 suffer from stress or anxiety, you may also suffer from jaw pain—the two often go hand in hand. The pain is caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw during the day (and night), and ...

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?

So I've started grinding my teeth in my sleep. <BR><BR>It's been on and off for a few months, but this last week it been all night every night.<BR><BR>And to make matters worse I seem to have started ...