When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear signs suggesting otherwise. So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their ...

TMJ disorders affect the joint that connects the jaw to the skull, causing pain, clicking, or jaw locking. Common causes include bruxism, arthritis, trauma, and stress-related muscle tension. Early ...

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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 ...

If you're reading this article, the chances are we have something in common: waking up after a night's sleep with a jaw that feels like it's done eight rounds in the ring with Mike Tyson. I'm a serial ...

Clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth can do a serious number on your teeth and jaw muscles. If you're a regular jaw-clencher, you're familiar with the soreness, tooth pain and maybe even ...