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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 04 > The nightly teeth grind: It’s not a problem for all

The nightly teeth grind: It’s not a problem for all

By C. Claiborne Ray / The Bulletin
June 4, 2009

Q: Why do some people grind their teeth at night?

A: Grinding the teeth while asleep is just one kind of bruxism, a disorder that also includes daytime grinding and clenching of the jaws; it is often called night bruxism. Many explanations have been offered for why night bruxism occurs and who....

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