It is an unconscious habit that probably only somebody you sleep beside will identify. Or maybe your dentist. But excessive teeth grinding and clenching can have unexpected, painful consequences.

Some of your sleepy-time habits you’re aware of: snoring when you’re sick or had too much to drink, tossing and turning when a work deadline has you feeling anxious or maybe talking while you’re in ...

If pandemic stress is causing you to grind your teeth, you’re not alone. Ashley Munzing has been grinding her teeth every night to the point of excruciating pain. “Every day kind of feels like ...

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- COVID-19 and the challenges that have come with the pandemic have been stressful and it is affecting our teeth. More than half of dentists surveyed by the American Dental ...

DR. CAMESIA MATTHEWS SAYS SHE’S BEEN SEEING THE SAME SYMPTOMS A LOT MORE WITH HER PATIENTS. >> A LOT OF TENSION IN MY MUSCLES. >> I REALLY NOTICE IT IN THE MORNING AND I ALSO WAKE UP ONCE IN A WHILE ...

I have been a frequent visitor to my dentist’s office since it reopened after lockdowns during the initial stages of the pandemic. First came a cracked tooth, then a cracked filling. Both were painful ...

If you’ve ever yawned or chewed and noticed your jaw clicking, you’re not alone. Although this is a common issue and usually ...

Teeth grinding may seem normal, but it's not. Frequent teeth grinding, especially at night, is a medical condition that, if left untreated, may actually cause you your precious pearly white teeth, ...

When you're hit with morning jaw pain, there is no waking up on the right side of the bed. Bruxism — the clenching and grinding of your teeth — could be to blame for your pain, considering it's the ...

One morning around week six of the COVID-19 lockdown, I woke up to discover I’d gnashed a molar-sized crack down the back of my night guard, the device I wear to protect my teeth from the grinding I ...