Category Archives: Teeth Grinding

Can Bruxism Be Caused by Poor Dental Work?

October 11th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet Several weeks ago a 38-year-old gentleman came to my office complaining that shortly after having three crowns (caps) put in his mouth, he began to grind his teeth at night for the first time in his life. On arising … Continue reading →

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Teeth Grinding: Signs and Symptoms

September 28th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet Sleep Bruxism, the gnashing and grinding of the teeth that occurs at night, has most recently been defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep related movement disorder. Though the exact cause of sleep bruxism remains … Continue reading →

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Is Your Child Suffering from Bruxism?

September 20th, 2011 by , no comment

Tweet For years, nighttime tooth grinders were thought to be adults who were overwhelmed by life’s stresses and worries. Though stress can certainly be one cause of nighttime tooth grinding, recent research suggests that anything that arouses the brain during … Continue reading →

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