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?

Stress is a common trigger for teeth grinding, so managing stress can help relieve it. A mouthguard can help protect your ...

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 ...

Risk factors for bruxism include anxiety, stress and alcohol use. With the pandemic causing uncertainty, isolation and disruptions in routine, research has continued to show increases in far-reaching ...

Sarah Stovall, a junior at Albion College and a Grosse Pointe native, knows all about stress, from juggling college, exams and her job. She carries that stress in her teeth. Stovall is one of a ...

Whether you’re waking up with sensitive teeth, headaches or muscle ache in your jaw, you might be grinding your teeth in your sleep without knowing. And while that might not sound like a big deal, the ...

If you suffer from stress or anxiety, you may also suffer from jaw pain—the two often go hand in hand. The pain is caused by grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw during the day (and night), and ...

Associate Professor Alexander Holden is engaged in funded research/evaluation activities for NSW Health and has received research funding from the Australian Skeptics Inc. and the Dental Council of ...