TMJ is a common, convenient shorthand for jaw pain, but the correct term for the condition is temporomandibular disorder or TMD.Photograph: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images It seems like all of my ...

If you notice your teeth are looking a little worn down, or you’re waking up with jaw pain after what should’ve been a night of restful sleep, have you considered whether you’re grinding your teeth?

Many of us are under a lot of stress these days, and dentists see evidence of it in more and more patients. Clenching and grinding teeth, called bruxism, is on the rise, and it can cause big problems ...

Q. My granddaughter, age 3, grinds her teeth in her sleep. Is there a cause for this, or a remedy? A. Gritting or grinding teeth (the medical term for it is "bruxism") is fairly common among young ...

Everyday stressors such as a report due at work or the refrigerator breaking sometimes make you want to grit your teeth. But layer on top of that a pandemic, economic uncertainty and political ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a science journalist specializing in healthy aging and longevity. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...