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Nicola Appleton

Why do I grind my teeth in my sleep? A leading neuroscientist answers

A woman holds her jaw in pain after grinding her teeth.

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is when you grind your teeth or clench your jaw during your sleep. People who experience it are often unaware that they’re doing it, but teeth grinding can have a detrimental effect on sleep quality, as well as cause dental damage. 

What is bruxism?

Bruxism is an involuntary, habitual grinding of the teeth. Sleep bruxism is when you involuntarily grind your teeth at night.  

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