The Nightly Grind: How Your Dentist Can Help You Prevent Damage Caused By Nocturnal Teeth Grinding
Waking up with a pounding headache and overly sensitive teeth can be a disconcerting experience for anyone, but for people who grind their teeth while they sleep (a phenomenon referred to as nocturnal bruxism) it can become a daily source of stress and unpleasantness. As such, anyone who suffers (or thinks they suffer) from nocturnal bruxism should see their doctor as soon as possible, who will be able to arrange sleep studies to decisively diagnose the condition and provide medications and therapies specifically designed to suppress it.