GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a smart mouth guard equipped with sensors that allow it to detect if you're grinding your teeth, tell your dentist and even ...

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, affects as many as 8 percent of adults. While the causes aren't completely understood, doctors believe "it may be due to a combination of physical, psychological ...

Sarah Stovall, a junior at Albion College and a Grosse Pointe native, knows all about stress, from juggling college, exams and her job. She carries that stress in her teeth. Stovall is one of a ...

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Bruxism – or "tooth-grinding" to most of us – is a very common problem. Often caused by stress, it can cause tooth damage, headaches, insomnia and jaw pain. Unfortunately, because it occurs when we're ...

DR. DONOHUEI grind my teeth and bite my tongue while sleeping. Other than a mouth guard, is there anything I can do to stop my grinding? J.S.Teeth grinding has an official name, bruxism. It's not done ...

Stress and anxiety are associated with bruxisum, the medical term for teeth-grinding. When stress or anxiety levels climb, some people clench their jaws and grind their teeth, even without realizing ...

The next big thing in wearable technology may show up right inside your mouth. Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a smart mouth guard equipped with sensors that allow it to detect ...

Researchers from the University of Florida have developed a smart mouth guard, which is embedded with sensors that monitor teeth grinding. University of Florida Associate Professor Yong-Kyu “YK” Yoon, ...

If you grind your teeth—a condition experts refer to as "bruxism"—your dentist will likely prescribe some kind of guard or splint to prevent the headaches, cavities, and tooth breakages that can ...

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