Being deficient in certain nutrients — especially B vitamins, such as B12, folate (B9) and riboflavin (B2) — can lead to a swollen tongue, said Zaghi, as well as other oral health issues like ...

Other symptoms of sleep bruxism include: Tooth pain or sensitivity Waking up with a headache Indentations along the side of your tongue A tired jaw ...

Teeth grinding, or bruxism ... specific mouth guards that cover both the upper and lower teeth and prevent the tongue from rolling back to block the air passageway. Some mouth guards come with ...

Also known as sleep bruxism, an estimated 5% to 8% of people ... Close your lips (without letting your top and bottom teeth ...

Indicators like tooth grinding, tongue scalloping or even a patient dozing off in the ... One sign that stands out is bruxism ...

You may also develop BMS in response to teeth grinding or medical conditions such as dry mouth and nutritional deficiencies. Geographic tongue is an inflammatory disorder that can cause red areas on ...

Teeth-grinding in teenagers could be sign of an underlying problem at school Teeth-grinding in teenagers could be a sign they are being bullied at school, research suggests. An oral health charity ...

We all know that brushing and flossing are gospel when it comes to oral hygiene, but guidance on caring for your tongue isn’t hammered home from your dentist and parents in the same way.

If you didn't have a tongue, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between gourmet cheese and envelope glue. But tasting is only icing on the cake when it comes to what this organ can do.

People clench and grind for a couple of reasons. Some people are anxious. Some people's central nervous system dictates it, and so it depends what the issue is why they clench and grind.

Tongue and jaw exercises may work to relieve ... being held in the muscles that surround your jaw. You can develop bruxism at any point in your life. Sometimes children will pick up the habit ...