If you’re waking up with a headache or a tender jaw you could be grinding your teeth while you’re asleep.
Key takeaways:
– Teeth grinding can result in tooth fractures and long-term problems such as arthritis
– Stress, exhaustion or medical conditions such as sleep apnea can lead to teeth grinding
– Overuse of tobacco, caffeine and alcohol may also cause teeth grinding
“People who are grinding their teeth should see a dentist to get to the bottom of why they are grinding and determine if it’s a sign of something more serious.”
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