Night-time teeth grinding in the spotlight: what latest research means for Thai households
Millions of adults wake up with jaw aches, tooth wear, or a harsh scraping sound from their sleep partner’s side of the bed. Sleep bruxism, the medical term for grinding or clenching teeth at night, has long puzzled clinicians: is it a harmless habit, a symptom of a sleep disorder, or a driver of dental wear that needs urgent protection? A wave of new syntheses and reviews in recent years has started to clarify what we know—and what we still don’t—about this common condition. The lead from a recent Guardian wellness piece highlights practical steps that people can take today: regulate stress, improve sleep hygiene, and seek protective dental solutions when needed. The latest research supports that approach while also adding nuance about diagnosis, associated health factors, and the limits of current treatments. For Thai readers, where family life, work stress, and traditional health practices intersect, these findings offer a timely frame for conversations at home and in clinics.