Everyone grinds their teeth, but it becomes an issue when it happens multiple times per day. That's called bruxism. Bruxism is when you clench and grind your teeth involuntarily due to stress, anger, or fear, and it can really cause some serious dental damage. And when this happens at night, it is called Sleep Bruxism.

Join Faith as she describes the signs and symptoms of bruxism, and what to do if it's having a negative impact on your sleep and dental health.

For some of our favorite mouthguards for bruxism and teethgrinding, check out our video:    • Best Mouth Guards for Bruxism and Tee...  
‍ And for more information about teeth grinding, visit Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bruxism

0:00 What Is Sleep Bruxism?
1:13 Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?
2:21 What Are the Consequences of Sleep Bruxism?
2:50 Treatments for Sleep Bruxism
3:48 When Should You See a Doctor About Sleep Bruxism?
4:24 Outro

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