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COVID-19: Dentists report a rise of teeth-grinding during pandemic

Have you ever woken up with a headache or stiffness in the jaw? Or has your dentist ever reported wear on you teeth from grinding?

If so, you may suffer from bruxism — involuntary grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep. Bruxism can also present itself during the daytime, sometimes caused by stress, a misaligned bite, or excessive caffeine.

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