Bruxism is the medical term for “involuntarily or habitual grinding of the teeth”. Also included is gnashing, more commonly known as clenching of the jaw. Your Hoffman Estates dentist is well versed in spotting the signs of bruxism. It is estimated that nearly 25% of the population deals with the issue of bruxism. If untreated, can cause complications and damage to your teeth. So how do you know if you have bruxism? What can you do to prevent this? Below we’ll highlight the symptoms, causes and some prevention tips for you.
