As the name states, awake bruxism—also called wakeful or diurnal bruxism—is when you clench or grind your teeth while awake.

From teeth grinding to inflammation in the gums, the impact of stress and anxiety on oral health is worth taking note of ...

Have you ever woken up with that tell-tale achey jaw, and a fresh feeling of sensitivity in your teeth? Or do you have a partner waking you up because you’re “grinding your teeth again!” ...

But when you grind your teeth incessantly, you can overwork these joints. One study found that when these muscles work overtime, they become tender and enlarged, making your face look more square ...

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Sophie Okolo is a freelance journalist who covers health and medicine. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common health condition in which a person grinds their teeth or clenches ...

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