He said sleep bruxism could be particularly damaging ... such as sensitive and worn teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, the loss of teeth as well as pain in the face and jaw.

Sophie Okolo is a freelance journalist who covers health and medicine. Also known as sleep bruxism, teeth grinding is a common health condition in which a person grinds their teeth or clenches ...

Dr Weerakoon says patients with bruxism might also keep breaking ... Dr Heaphy says grinding and clenching commonly causes ...

As a result, teeth may be damaged or chipped. Bruxism can also cause sleep disruption, headaches and discomfort in and around ...