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Teeth-grinding or Bruxism

Woman grimaces holding jaw lying in bed

It’s not uncommon to have tooth pain when you wake up. It can have many causes, Bruxism is one of the leading causes. Bruxism is also known as teeth-grinding. People with sleep bruxism unconsciously clench their jaw and gnash or grind their teeth during sleep.

If you have bruxism, you may also clench your jaw while you’re awake. This is known as awake bruxism.

Frequent bouts of bruxism can result in:

  • toothache
  • earache
  • jaw pain
  • headache
  • tooth damage
  • TMJ Disorder

The exact cause of sleep bruxism isn’t known. But stress and sleep-related disorders, including sleep apnea, may often be a major factor.

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