Do you wake up with Pain in your jaw and headaches ? You may be suffering from bruxism

Nikhil M. Patel, DMD Blog Do you wake up with Pain in your jaw and headaches ? You may be suffering from bruxism
bruxism

Do you wake up with a headache or pain in your teeth and jaw ? You may grind your teeth at night also known as bruxism . 

What is Bruxism ? 

It's excessive grinding of the teeth or clenching of the jaw. Over time this can cause your enamel to wear down and  can cause sensitiivty . 

Here the signs and Symtopms 

What you can do to help save your teeth

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Author
Oniesha Oniesha M Registered Dental Assistant

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