Technical term for teeth clenching, this condition may develop due to an underlying cause or maybe due to habit.
Loud teeth grinding, especially at night, - Chipped, flattened or loose tooth, - Worn-out enamel, making deeper layers visible, - Tight jaw muscles, - Pain in the jaw, neck or face.
Bruxism may be awake or sleep. Awake bruxism is usually due to emotional stress, as a coping mechanism or due to a habit.
Sleep bruxism is due to chewing while asleep, this is usually out of habit or waking mid-sleep.
Dental correction that can fix the underlying cause, - Medications that can reduce stress, - Relaxation therapy, - Bruxism exercises.