Teeth Grinding at Night (Bruxism): Symptoms, Causes, and Fixes
Waking up with a sore jaw, a dull headache, or teeth that feel “tired” can be confusing—especially if you don’t remember doing anything unusual the night before. For a lot of people, the missing piece is nighttime teeth grinding, also called sleep bruxism. It’s one of those habits that can fly under the radar for years because it happens while you’re asleep, yet it can slowly wear down teeth, irritate the jaw joints, and even mess with your sleep quality. Bruxism isn’t just about “grinding.” Some people clench tightly without making much noise, while others grind loudly enough that a…
