Prevalence of sleep bruxism in children: A systematic review

Overview of attention for article published in Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, December 2014

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Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is when you grind your teeth or clench your jaw during your sleep.

Imagine a force 3 to 10 times greater than what’s required to crack a walnut. Now picture that force hammering inside your mouth.

Imagine a force 3 to 10 times greater than what’s required to crack a walnut. Now picture that force hammering inside your mouth.

It is natural to be concerned if you notice your child grinding their teeth in their sleep.

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