What can make my teeth grinding worse?

I grind my teeth every once in a while, and wake up with a sore jaw and a headache. This happens maybe once or twice a week. I don't want it to get worse and happen all the time. What can make my teeth grinding worse? What can I do to keep it from progressing?

Doctors Answers (1)

SomnoDiagnostics, Inc.
Answered on: 3/25/2014

Stress can make bruxism worse. Consider seeing a sleep physician and using a mouth guard at night to protect dentition.