3 ways to beat... BRUXISM.

PREVENT: Bruxism, the medical term for teethgrinding or jaw-clenching, affects about six million Britons - most commonly women aged between 25 and 44. Grinding usually takes place while asleep or subconsciously during stressful situations, and can lead to headaches, tooth loss, sleeplessness and pain in the jaw and ears. The condition is more common in those who consume large amounts of nicotine, caffeine and alcohol, so giving up smoking and drug use, drinking less and better managing daily stress can help sufferers manage the habit. Relaxation exercises before bedtime, such as yoga, can also be effective. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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