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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve tried every skincare routine, eliminated dairy, switched pillowcases religiously, and yet those stubborn breakouts along your jawline keep appearing like clockwork. What if the real culprit isn ...

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 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?

‘You’ve worn your molars right down,’ said my dentist, matter-of-factly, as she snapped the latex gloves from her hands. ‘I can practically hear your jaw ...

Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the importance of a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle. The study was published in the American ...

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 ...