The medical condition known as bruxism is bad for your teeth. Three experts offer their advice on what to do about it
The dentist
Most teeth grinding is related to a bite that isn’t perfect. People do clench their teeth because they are stressed, but we also find minor defects in the way they are biting. All this happens at night, and quite often, patients go through this without any pain. We see patients who get into middle age and have worn their teeth down almost to gum level, with no pain. Those who are in pain are more likely to be grinding from stress. If you get clicking noises in the jaw when eating French bread, say, you may be grinding in your sleep. Read More…
