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Q: My spouse complains that I grind my teeth at night and that it keeps her awake. I also often wake up with a headache. Am I damaging my teeth and can a dentist help me? A: Grinding your teeth, which is technically called ‘bruxism,’ causes quite a bit of damage in addition to keeping a spouse awake. Bruxism may lead to loose teeth, fractured teeth, premature wear, and short teeth, as well as headaches. Bruxism is a leading cause of TMJ Dysfunction – problems with the jaw joint. A dentist can fabricate a custom biteguard to protect your teeth from the adverse effects of grinding. |