Teeth grinding, or bruxism to give it the medical term, is a common problem for many people.

_{^{In addition to chips and damage to the surface of teeth, symptoms include jaw ache, headaches and cuts and abrasions inside the mouth. Grinding teeth in the night, or nocturnal bruxism, also leads to tiredness and fatigue. Inevitably, the partners of those with the condition can also suffer from sleepless nights.}}

_{^{Some key facts about teeth grinding follow -}}

1. _{^{Jaw and teeth clenching is one of the early symptoms which can lead to teeth grinding. This is often caused by stress and if you are suffering you should consider some stress relief as an initial treatment. Consider why you are suffering from stress. Is it work related or due to family or relationship issues? Mild exercise and relaxation may nip the problem in the bud.}}

2. _{^{Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. It comes from the Greek 'brugmos' which means gnashing of the teeth.}}

3. _{^{Abnormal wear patterns on the surface of the teeth are one early sign of the condition. Canines and incisors move against each other in a side to side motion causing erosion. Sufferers may also grind the posterior - back - teeth causing further damage.}}

4. _{^{Other symptoms that a patient may be grinding their teeth include anxiety, earache, depression, insomnia, jaw pain and headaches. Clearly this can have a major impact on the sufferer's life and it's essential that you seek help and don't ignore the condition.}}

5. _{^{Regular dental check ups are key to identifying the early stages of bruxism. Once the enamel is eroded from the teeth the softer dentine surface underneath becomes exposed and the problem becomes more severe. For more infiormation follow this link}}

6. _{^{How To Stop Teeth Grinding}}