Bruxism: teeth grinding
Do you grind your teeth in your sleep? You may have bruxism, an unconscious grinding movement of the teeth. This grinding or clenching generally occurs during sleep and is also associated with episodes of jaw clenching.
Symptoms
- Tooth wear and abrasion
- Headaches
- Oral and facial pain
- Pain in the jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) upon waking
Causes
There is still limited information on this topic, but anxiety appears to be a trigger that can increase teeth grinding or clenching. Do you think you have bruxism? If so, come see us! Our dentists can make a diagnosis and offer advice tailored to your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What is bruxism?
Bruxism is an unconscious grinding movement of the teeth, a grinding or clenching that generally occurs during sleep and is also associated with episodes of jaw clenching.
What are the symptoms of bruxism?
Symptoms of bruxism include tooth wear and abrasion, headaches, oral and facial pain, and pain in the jaw and temporomandibular joint upon waking.
Is bruxism caused by stress, and what should I do if I think I have it?
Anxiety appears to be a trigger that can increase teeth grinding or clenching, though information on this topic remains limited. Centre dentaire Champfleury invites patients who think they have bruxism to come in for a consultation: its dentists can make a diagnosis and offer advice tailored to the situation.