NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov. 3 - Roughly one in four people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have bruxism, according to study findings presented this week at the American College of Chest ...

Obesity may increase the likelihood of sleep apnea due to the added pressure on the airway, which, in turn, can strain the ...

Bruxism, the formal name for teeth grinding, can lead to ringing in the ears and tooth fractures. Here's how to find relief.

Whether you’re waking up with sensitive teeth, headaches or muscle ache in your jaw, you might be grinding your teeth in your sleep without knowing. And while that might not sound like a big deal, the ...

Teeth grinding may seem normal, but it's not. Frequent teeth grinding, especially at night, is a medical condition that, if left untreated, may actually cause you your precious pearly white teeth, ...

Many are familiar with CPAP machines to treat sleep apnea, but fewer realize an oral appliance is an effective alternative. So how do you know if you’re a good candidate?

Sleeping in a semiseated position, known as the low Fowler's position, and taking a medication prescribed for glaucoma may decrease nighttime bruxism episodes. The study was recently published in the ...

Researchers studied the association between self-reported sleep bruxism, insomnia and their potential risk factors, such as depression and anxiety. The results showed that, although sleep bruxism has ...

Sleep apnea is a common condition in which breathing stops and starts during sleep. While there are treatment options available, if left untreated sleep apnea can be serious and lead to other health ...

Your face hurts and you wonder why. Well, maybe the days of wondering and wandering from doctor to doctor are over. You might be, quite literally, chomping at the bit. A survey published in "Acta ...