CHICAGO -- As if persons with posttraumatic stress disorder didn't have enough to worry about, research now shows their stress-related symptoms could be damaging their teeth. An oral health assessment ...

Nearly half of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment experienced teeth clenching and grinding, according to a study published on December 31 in BMC Oral Health. The finding suggests that ...

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a common oral condition that may lead to headaches and jaw pain. Stress, sleep disorders, and dental conditions are often the cause. People who grind their teeth usually do ...

Nighttime teeth grinding typically occurs outside of conscious awareness, allowing damage to accumulate gradually. Repeated clenching and grinding can place extreme pressure on teeth and jaw muscles, ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Back ...

LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)- COVID-19 and the challenges that have come with the pandemic have been stressful and it is affecting our teeth. More than half of dentists surveyed by the American Dental ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – It’s a common problem for some to grind their teeth while they sleep at night, but two innovators have come up ...

Patients who grind their teeth may be significantly more likely to show bone apposition on panoramic dental x-rays. Our top story of the week explored why this phenomenon could be another possible way ...

Everyday stressors such as a report due at work or the refrigerator breaking sometimes make you want to grit your teeth. But layer on top of that a pandemic, economic uncertainty and political ...