Chattering teeth – that rapid, sometimes noisy clack of your upper and lower teeth – is a minor, startling symptom that can ...

If you or your child has an overbite, you may be looking at options for correcting it. There are several different types of treatment which your orthodontist may recommend. The type most likely to ...

Bruxism (grinding your teeth when you are awake or asleep) has several possible causes. Over time, grinding and clenching can damage your teeth and jaw, causing headaches or muscle pain in your neck ...

Invisalign has been a popular alternative to traditional braces since it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1998. The custom clear plastic trays stay in your mouth most ...

If you notice your teeth are looking a little worn down, or you’re waking up with jaw pain after what should’ve been a night of restful sleep, have you considered whether you’re grinding your teeth?

One morning around week six of the COVID-19 lockdown, I woke up to discover I’d gnashed a molar-sized crack down the back of my night guard, the device I wear to protect my teeth from the grinding I ...

If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say. Without ...

Bruxism is a multifactorial condition, often caused by a combination of stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, and other physiological factors. Diagnosis involves a combination of clinical exams, patient ...

CHICAGO — Along with everything else, COVID-19 is creating problems with our teeth. That’s what dentists say after treating patients who are under stress during the pandemic and taking it out on their ...