Teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is when people clench their jaw and grind teeth together, usually while asleep. It's very common, affecting millions of people:

- Teeth grinding can be caused by stress, a misaligned bite, or sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea.
- The pressure of teeth grinding can result in fractures, jaw pain, inflamed gums and even tooth loss.
- If you wake up with headaches and jaw pain, you may be grinding your teeth.

"Bruxism can not only cause tooth fractures, gum inflammation, and jaw pain, but can eventually lead to tooth loss."
See your dentist regularly and discuss your concerns about grinding -- so you can get the treatment that will help.

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