I think I'm grinding or clenching my teeth. Why? And can anything help?
Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are three questions to ask yourself.
Jan 20, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Habits
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Poll reveals some parents say they waited too long to stop pacifier use or thumb-sucking in children
Pacifiers and thumb-sucking can help soothe babies and ease them to sleep, but some parents struggle with knowing when and how to stop these habits, a new national poll suggests.
May 19, 2025
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Q&A: Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint
In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at the UConn School of Dental Medicine answers the most ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, hands-free interactions
When you think about hands-free devices, you might picture Alexa and other voice-activated in-home assistants, Bluetooth earpieces, or asking Siri to make a phone call in your car. You might not imagine using your mouth to ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Study finds our attention shifts influenced by rewards, not habits
The mobile phone is often blamed for drowning us in information and stealing our attention. But it is rather our inner reward system that our phones and tech companies utilize, shows new research from the University of Copenhagen.
Oct 10, 2024
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From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but—for dentists versed in the latest sleep research—this red flag hints at a life-threatening condition.
Sep 3, 2024
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New study challenges 'pop psychology' myths about habits
By ditching "pop psychology" myths about habits, we can better understand our habits and take more effective action, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.
Jun 6, 2024
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Why grinding your teeth might not always be a bad thing
According to the Council of Dentists of Spain, bruxism is the dental diagnosis that has increased the most since the pandemic, almost quadrupling. In fact, its incidence among the population has gone from 6% to 23%.
Sep 21, 2023
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Could buccal massage—the latest celebrity beauty trend—make you look older, not younger?
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly had it before marrying Prince Harry. Jennifer Lopez is also apparently a fan. We're talking about a type of facial called a "buccal massage".
Feb 15, 2023
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