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We are funding the development of new technologies to help stop Bruxism (a condition that causes teeth grinding and/or clenching of the jaw). Finding cures requires your help to better understand how Bruxism effects you and what solutions work for various people. Please help us by sharing your experience by taking the survey which helps inform our work in finding a cure.

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Bruxism

Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or clench or grind them during sleep (sleep bruxism). Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder.

What is Bruxism?

Put simply, bruxism is teeth grinding. More accurately, bruxism describes a range of related behaviors including teeth grinding, gnashing and clenching of the jaw. Bruxism is usually a subconscious behavior performed during sleep.

Effects of Bruxism

Teeth grinding and clenching can permanently damage one’s teeth as the enamel is worn away. However, bruxism leads to other problems as well (both short-term and long-term) such as headaches and disorder of the TMJ.

How Can I Stop Grinding My Teeth?

There have been many treatments proposed to reduce or stop teeth grinding. However few have any clinical evidence. (Those that do are occlusal splints (mouth-guards, night-guards), Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs), bøtox and hypnosis.)

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Stress

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Stress from COVID-19 has led to a surge in teeth grinding, dentists say

When Kate Faith was laid off in March at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, her stress levels skyrocketed. She worried about making ends meet as a single parent to her 1-year-old daughter and about her family and friends catching the virus. The 37-year-old’s sleep worsened, and the additional stress caused Faith’s longtime habit of grinding her teeth and clenching her jaw to intensify.

Nocturnal Teeth Grinding Linked to Frequent Snoring

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding and jaw clenching, during the night is associated significantly with frequent snoring in girls and women with Rett syndrome, an international database study shows.

Snoring

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Resources

We have put together a list of resources on Bruxism that we think are helpful. If you have one that you would like to share please contact us with the website for review.

Medical Sites

Cleavland Clinic

Research / Articles

Bruxism: A Literature Review

Bruxism Management

Psychosocial Aspects of Bruxism

Teeth Grinding may Signal Sleep Apnea

Foundations / Associations

Sleep Foundation

The Bruxism Association (UK)

American Sleep Association

Support Groups

Bruxism Support Group (Facebook)

Cure Bruxism Group (Facebook)

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