If you wake up with a headache, sore jaw muscles or achy teeth, you might be grinding your teeth at night or clenching your jaw. The condition — bruxism — is surprisingly common, experts say. Without ...

Grinding your teeth is extremely unhealthy so it's important to take action fast before this bad habit wears down your teeth ...

When Dr. Priya Mistry asks people if they clench their jaws, they usually say no—yet she can see clear signs suggesting otherwise. So now, she words the question differently: Are they aware of their ...

Toothache is often caused by infection, pulp inflammation, or dentine exposure. Treat the source, not just the symptoms.

You rely on your jaw to eat, speak, smile and laugh, so it's only natural that it feels sore from time to time. But if that pain is severe or lingers, you may find yourself wondering "Why does my jaw ...

If you notice your teeth are looking a little worn down, or you’re waking up with jaw pain after what should’ve been a night of restful sleep, have you considered whether you’re grinding your teeth?

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint.

In a matter of minutes, Pamela Kays, 56, went from working as a neonatal intensive care unit nurse to being rushed to the emergency department for a heart attack. “I kept looking at the clock and ...