0 the habit of constantly moving the teeth against each other, especially when sleeping
Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including hypersensitive teeth, aching jaw muscles, and headaches.
Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues, from teeth grinding (bruxism) to night terrors.
Bruxism can also be exacerbated by excessive consumption of caffeine, as in coffee, tea or chocolate.
The specific cause of the condition is unknown, although drug-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) and bruxism (grinding of the teeth) are thought to be involved.
People aged 50 with bruxism are more likely to be single and have a high level of education.
The cause of bruxism is largely unknown, but it is generally accepted to have multiple possible causes.
It has been shown that the majority (86%) of sleep bruxism episodes occur during periods of sleep arousal.
It has been shown that the type of research into bruxism has changed over time.
