Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear ...

If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say. Without ...

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?

Bruxism (grinding your teeth when you are awake or asleep) has several possible causes. Over time, grinding and clenching can damage your teeth and jaw, causing headaches or muscle pain in your neck ...

Clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth can do a serious number on your teeth and jaw muscles. If you're a regular jaw-clencher, you're familiar with the soreness, tooth pain and maybe even ...

When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear signs suggesting otherwise. So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their ...