Bruxism is the unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth that most often occurs at night and is also associated with episodes of jaw locking.
Symptoms
- Wear and abrasion of teeth
- Headaches
- Pain in the mouth area
- Pain in the jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) upon waking
Causes
Not much is known yet about this condition, but anxiety seems to be a trigger that can aggravate bruxism.
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