Grinding one's teeth at night, or bruxism, can damage teeth and cause headaches. Common causes of teeth grinding include stress, sleep disorders, and caffeine consumption. Symptoms include jaw pain, sensitive teeth, flattened teeth, and a grinding sound heard by partners. Treatment involves identifying the underlying cause, using a mouth guard, relaxation techniques, and addressing jaw misalignment or sleep apnea.

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EFFECTS OF GRINDING YOUR TEETH
• You wake up with pain in your jaw or temples
• Teeth may be flattened, loose or chipped
• Teeth may be especially sensitive
• Partner may notice the sound of grinding
as you sleep
Stress
Biofeedback
Overuse of caffeine
or other stimulants
Dental correction
Relaxation
techniques such
as yoga
Sleep disorders
such as sleep apnea
Have a sleep
study conducted
Protective
mouth guard
Jaw misalignment Family history
Damage to teeth
Difficulty sleeping
Tension headaches
“Clicking” when you open
or close your jaw
Damage to the inside
of your cheeks
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HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE GRINDING YOUR TEETH