Can Lexapro Cause Teeth Grinding?
Bruxism is when you clench (tightly hold your top and bottom teeth together) or grind (slide your teeth back and forth over each other) your teeth.
Alternative Names
Teeth grinding and clenching
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People can clench and grind without being aware of it during both the day and night, although sleep-related bruxism is often the bigger problem because it is harder to control.
The cause of bruxism is not completely agreed upon, but daily stress may be the...
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Bruxism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Teeth grinding and clenchingSymptomsClenching the teeth puts pressure on the muscles, tissues, and other structures around your jaw. The symptoms can... Read more »
Bruxism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Teeth grinding and clenchingTreatmentThe goals of treatment are to reduce pain, prevent permanent damage to the teeth, and reduce clenching as much... Read more »
Teething
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Teething is the growth of teeth through the gums in the mouth of infants and young children.InformationTeething usually begins when a baby is between... Read more »
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