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Is there anything I can do to stop grinding my teeth at night?  -  Mar 9, 2008
Boston Globe,Tooth grinding, technically called bruxism, is very common, affecting about 50 percent of adults and children at some point in their lives, said Dr. Stephen

Introducing Natural TMJ Relief(R)  -  Mar 20, 2008
NPIcenter (press release),85% of TMJ is due to clenching or grinding of the teeth (bruxism), which is usually due to stress, and can occur both during the day and at night.

Changing faces  -  Mar 9, 2008
Express Pharma,...anal fissure, back pain, blepharospasm (involuntary blinking), bruxism (grinding of the teeth, typically accompanied by clenching of the jaw),

Home Remedies for the Teeth and Jaw Problems  -  20 Feb 2008
American Chronicle,Before going to bed, make sure that you take your medications for bruxism, if you have one. If in case your doctor or the dentist did not prescribe you with

New mouthguard for detection and treatment of bruxism  -  Jan 30, 2008
innovations report,Researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid are working on the development of a mouthguard prototype for the evaluation and diagnosis of bruxism

Bruxism: Grinding Teeth Leads to Tooth Decay  -  Jan 23, 2008
DentalPlans.com,Involuntarily clenching your teeth and jaws and grinding them, especially at night, is known as bruxism. Bruxism is an unconscious habit that certain

Don't let stress damage your teeth  -  Jan 28, 2008
Independent Online,The medical term used to describe the unconscious act of teeth grinding and clenching of the jaws is 'bruxism'. Only a small proportion of the people who

Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth?  -  Feb 18, 2008
Washington Post,...(HealthDay News) - Frequent grinding of the teeth is a condition known as bruxism. Depending on severity, it could cause anything from pain and discomfort

Stress Bites: Economic Stress Worsens Bite on Execs  -  Jan 22, 2008
PR Web (press release),Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is on the rise among Wall Street executives. New York, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2008 -- Economic stress can take a real

ASK DR. WEIL: Why do children grind their teeth?  -  Feb 19, 2008
Lancaster Newspapers,A. Gritting or grinding teeth (the medical term for it is "bruxism") is fairly common among young children, affecting three out of every 10.

Flossing helps keep teeth healthy  -  Jan 22, 2008
Hattiesburg American,Almost all of us grind or clench our teeth occasionally, but excessive heavy grinding or bruxism, can lead to painful jaw and dental problems.

Sleep disorders: Don't take it lying down  -  Jan 28, 2008
Independent,...from snoring, sleep apnoea, restless legs, bruxism and nocturnal cramps, to sleep-talking, rhythmic movement disorder and confusional arousal.

Rest for the weary  -  Jan 30, 2008
EastOregonian.info (subscription),The data reveals sleep disorders such as apnea, nocturnal seizures, sleeping paralysis, narcolepsy, bruxism (teeth grinding), insomnia and sleepwalking,

Bruxism: The daily grind  -  Dec 12, 2007
ArabianBusiness.com,...by ArabianBusiness.com staff writer on Wednesday, 12 December 2007 It's safe to say that sleep bruxism is a widespread problem. At least eight to 10% of the

Dentists Caution Grinding Teeth Can Cause Headaches, Jaw Pain  -  Dec 4, 2007
WDIV,The condition is called bruxism. Dr. Rohit Arora of Livonia Dental Care explained bruxism is often related to stress. "Patients who are in a high-stress job

Get your teeth into some presents with quite a bit of bite  -  Dec 17, 2007
ic Wales,Clenching and grinding your teeth at night – known as bruxism – can be responsible for a whole host of problems. DenTek is an easy to use lightweight mouth

Fibromyalgia and Sleep  -  Dec 20, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Bruxism. Persistent grinding of the teeth thought to result from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a condition closely associated with fibromyalgia.

a lineman in my bed: notes on teeth grinding  -  Nov 12, 2007
New York Times,...i might fairly be accused of hyperbole if i reversed the equation and declared that bruxism can turn sleep into a kind of hell. but you get the idea. it’sa

the power of suggestion (1 letter)  -  Nov 19, 2007
New York Times,13): i was very interested in the article on bruxism. the solution for me was a simple one proposed by my dentist and called auto-suggestion. it consisted

man's teeth worn away by years of nightly grinding  -  Oct 29, 2007
Taipei Times,..."given the condition of his teeth, he must have been grinding his teeth for years, if not decades," chen said, adding that teeth grinding, or bruxism,

maintenance can keep your smile picture perfect  -  Nov 26, 2007
The Open Press (press release)...than sorry. use caution when biting directly into a hard food. if there is the any indication that you are grinding or clenching your teeth (bruxism),

burning sensation affects dental patients' mouths  -  Nov 6, 2007
Edwards Air Force Base,...tongue thrusting, bruxism or teeth grinding, irritating or ill-fitting dentures and thrush. some research points to nerve disorders and damage;

concerta showed significant improvement of adhd symptom management ...  -  Oct 29, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...anxiety (16.4%), nausea (12.7%), increased blood pressure (10%), insomnia (9.1%), initial insomnia (7.3%), increased heart rate (7.3%), bruxism (6.4%),

US adults underestimate time slept  -  Oct 16, 2007
Science Daily (press release)...full article Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional activity observed in most people to some degree.

Night night, sleep tight, don't bite  -  Sep 30, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,At worst, bruxism can permanently damage the jawbone and inflict intense headaches similar to migraine, or severe neck and shoulder pain.

How to perfect your smile  -  Sep 28, 2007
Times Online,Clenching and grinding your teeth at night, known as bruxism, can be responsible for a whole host of problems, from headaches and neck pain to tense muscles

Many see Alzheimer's as normal aging  -  Sep 19, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article Neurology -- Neurology is a branch

Methamphetamine users get a mouthful of trouble  -  Oct 4, 2007
Mason City Globe Gazette,...it is characterized by broken, discolored and rotting teeth caused by conditions associated with meth use such as dry mouth and bruxism, a clinching and

Bruxism Sleeping Disorder: grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep  -  Aug 20, 2007
Product Reviews,Well if you find yourself waking up with sore jaw muscles or a headache it maybe because you are suffering from bruxism which means that the grinding and

Paula A. Campbell Accepts Board Appointment at Dental Hygiene ...  -  Sep 1, 2007
Fast Pitch! (press release)With over 20 million adults and children who suffer from some form of bruxism in the United States alone, it is expected that the device made available by

Sleep-deprived women at hypertension risk  -  Sep 7, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article Sleep -- Sleep is the regular state

Frontline Report: Sleep Apnea The Necessity, and Elusiveness, of Sleep  -  Aug 30, 2007
New York Times,More than 50 million Americans suffer some sleep problem, from mundane nagging insomnia to more exotic disorders, like bruxism, the official name for teeth

Paxil Facts  -  Jul 11, 2007
InjuryBoard.com,Gastrointestinal: Bruxism (grinding of the teeth especially during sleep), buccal cavity disorders (cavity running from the cheeks to the lips),

Tax news and national news coincide  -  Aug 7, 2007
Redlands Daily Facts,...from being harassed on the job as a member of the National Guard and her claimed physical aspect of that mental injury - bruxism, or teeth grinding.

Cause of alien hand syndrome determined  -  Jul 17, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article Rett syndrome -- Rett syndrome (or

A new set of teeth  -  Jul 14, 2007
Hindu,In patients with bruxism(grinding or clenching teeth) and poor oral hygiene, heavy smokers or those who have undergone radiation therapy in the jaw,

Your health  -  Jul 5, 2007
Sur,If you leave slumberland with jaw pain, an unexplained headache or even ringing in your ears, you could be suffering from bruxism - the name given to

The consumer value of massage  -  Jun 19, 2007
RDH,Conditions that activate trigger points in the masseter include the sternocleidomastoid or upper trapezius, forward head posture, bruxism,

Analysis: Insomnia costs thousands  -  Jun 12, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article Insomnia -- Insomnia is

Teeth grinding can be a real pain  -  04 Jun 2007
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,But after being diagnosed with bruxism, or teeth grinding, and being fitted with an appliance to prevent clenching, Fahy, 60, has been nearly headache-free.

Let it out! Bottling anger can be harmful to health  -  May 31, 2007
Green Bay Press Gazette,And, further, just as excessive rage can adversely affect your health, suppressing anger can lead to depression, bruxism (grinding your teeth),

The daily grind  -  May 9, 2007
South Bend Tribune,Bruxism, the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching of teeth that, left untreated, has been linked to everything from chipped enamel to chronic

Living With Sensitive Teeth Dentin Hypersensitivity  -  May 31, 2007
DentalPlans.com,If bruxism if the cause, you can be fitted with a special mouth guard to wear while you're sleeping. Whether you have sensitive teeth or not, it's important

Sleep disorder linked to form of dementia  -  May 17, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article.

The RealAge Makeover: Take Years off Your Looks and Add Them to ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article

If you're over-worked and over-stressed, odds are good you've got ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
Hawaii Business Magazine,Grinding or clenching one’s teeth during sleep, or bruxism, is another psychosomatic disorder. While it can’t be scientifically linked to stress,

New Online Dental Night Mouth Guard Protects Against Bruxism ...  -  Feb 25, 2007
Fast Pitch! (press release)Bruxism is a very common problem that takes place when when people clench or grind their teeth at night while they sleep. It may be caused by stress or

Paroxetine-Induced Bruxism Effectively Treated With Tandospirone  -  Feb 16, 2007
Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)SIR: Several case reports have shown that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) induced bruxism. 1 This letter reports a patient with

Dear Pharmacist  -  Feb 20, 2007
Times Daily (subscription),As for bruxism, the condition where people unintentionally grind or clench their teeth, pantethine could help, but not always. Sometimes people who grind

Parasomnias Are Common And Frequent In Children, Study Finds  -  Feb 12, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional activity observed in most people to some degree. Bruxism includes clenching

DR. HOOK- Gummed up: Talk and chaws aggravate TMJ  -  Feb 8, 2007
The Hook,More often, though, TMJ is a result of muscles tension, in particular, bruxism (tooth grinding). The majority of my patients with bruxism deny that they

Centre grants patent to 'Easy Braces'  -  Feb 26, 2007
Hindu,...dental bad habits like mouth breathing, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip biting, bruxism and disorderly teeth in mixed dentition, Kuriakose said.

Burning Mouth Syndrome  -  Feb 26, 2007
Nassau Guardian,...n poor oral habits such as clenching and grinding the teeth (bruxism) or pushing the tongue forward through the teeth (tongue thrusting) can irritate

Psychiatric And Neurologic Conditions May Underlie Many Cases Of ...  -  Feb 19, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article

New way found to promote sleep  -  Feb 5, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder

Announcement of New Dental Night Mouth Guard – Relieves Grinding ...  -  Jan 12, 2007
Fast Pitch! (press release)January 12, 2007 — A registered dental hygienist with 15 years of experience has seen so many cases of bruxism – teeth grinding at night – that he created a

New Night Mouth Guard Website Provides Relief for Bruxism Sufferers  -  Dec 27, 2006
Fast Pitch! (press release)Bruxism—clenching and grinding teeth at night has always been a problem for millions of sufferers until now. A new protection kit brings immediate relief

You were wondering ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
The News Journal,Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth, and the condition affects both kids and adults. Some people with bruxism

Swishing Once A Day With Mouthrinse Poses No Harm To Dental Work ...  -  Jan 11, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional activity observed in most people to some degree. Bruxism includes clenching

Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth  -  Jan 10, 2007
CBC News,...(HealthDay News) - Bruxism - the term for grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw - occurs most often while a person is asleep.

Health Tip: Grinding Your Teeth  -  Jan 10, 2007
Forbes,It may be difficult to know if you are grinding or clenching your teeth in your sleep, but symptoms of bruxism can include headaches, jaw pain,

What's Up Doc? That clicking noise might be TMJ  -  Jan 8, 2007
Daily News Tribune,As noted above, many patients with TMJ syndrome have bruxism or jaw clenching, and so treatment of these underlying causes can be very beneficial.

Heat wave...  -  Jan 22, 2007
Nassau Guardian,Bruxism: Constant and forceful clenching and grinding of the teeth puts pressure on the entire tooth structure and can result in cracks and fractures in the

Long-term Narcotics Use For Back Pain May Be Ineffective And Lead ...  -  Jan 18, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article

A good night’s sleep may be just a click away  -  Jan 16, 2007
Hindustan Times,Articulate and dealing with unusual disorders like Bruxism (involuntary grinding your teeth while asleep or awake) this site promises reliable information

Narcolepsy May Be Caused By Environmental Exposures  -  Jan 1, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article. Hallucination -- A hallucination is

New Night Mouth Guard Website Provides Relief for Bruxism ...  -  28 Dec 2006
Fast Pitch! (press release)Bruxism—clenching and grinding teeth at night has always been a problem for millions of sufferers until now. A new protection ...

New Insight About The Source Of Anxiety In Rett Syndrome  -  28 Dec 2006
Science Daily (press release)...animal. Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article. ...

GRINDING GRINDING TO A HALT Breaking the habit can spare teeth ...  -  Dec 2, 2006
The Free Lance-Star,Also called bruxism, grinding and clenching are often caused by stress. Other causes of grinding include a misaligned top and bottom bite. ...

Study: Long hospital shifts cause mistakes  -  13 Dec 2006
Science Daily (press release)...animal. Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > full article. ...

GRINDING GRINDING TO A HALT Breaking the habit can spare teeth ...  -  Dec 2, 2006
The Free Lance-Star,Also called bruxism, grinding and clenching are often caused by stress. Other causes of grinding include a misaligned top and bottom bite. ...

Sleep Apnea Treatment Curbs Aggression In Sex Offenders  -  Nov 16, 2006
Science Daily (press release)...to regain full consciousness. The subject wakes ... > full article. Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral ...

British scientists study Neanderthal teeth  -  Nov 27, 2006
Science Daily (press release)...evolved to produce mammalian tooth ... > full story. Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional ...

Hydrogen Peroxide Tooth Whiteners Do Not Cause Cancer, Study Finds  -  Nov 16, 2006
Science Daily (press release)...the four major parts of the ... > full article. Bruxism -- Bruxism is grinding of the teeth. This is an oral para-functional habit ...

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