March 5, 2009
Bruxism: Grinding Teeth at While Sleeping
Bruxism is another term for grinding of teeth. Even if you do not hear the word commonly used, most people experience it at some point in life. For the most part, however, bruxism is mild so it does not constitute a threat to your health. However, there are those that have severe cases of bruxism and need help.
Bruxism is a sleep disorder that causes damage to your teeth while sleeping. It affects more than 20 million people and if left untreated can wear down your teeth and cause headaches, and pain in the ears. Bruxism may also cause pain in the jaw and if you have existing health problems of dental care, it could make them worse.
