If you're waking up with banging headaches or your partner tells you that you're making clacking sounds when you sleep, you might be grinding your teeth. The formal name for teeth grinding is bruxism, ...

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?

If you wake up with tooth, jaw, ear or head pain you may have sleep bruxism, which that means you grind or clench your teeth when you sleep. If you have a mild case, you can try to treat it at home.

What is bruxism: An involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth, often during sleep, that can lead to pain, tooth damage, and disrupted rest. Why it happens: Stress, anxiety, certain medications, and ...