Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

2022-01-18T19:13:08-05:00November 27, 2012||

Bruxism is the technical term for grinding and clenching that abrades teeth and may cause facial pain. People who grind and clench, subconsciously and habitually squeeze their teeth together and/or grind the teeth without realizing it. In addition to grinding teeth, “bruxers” may also bite their fingernails, pencils and chew the inside of their cheek. [...]