It is estimated that 8 percent of the general US population suffers from Bruxism, a condition frequently associated with a preexisting dental or jaw disorders, as well as stress. There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or Bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. Read full Bruxism article here.
Source: Disabled-World.Com
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