Teeth grinders get some help

Friday, October 16, 2009 - 20:14 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Store-bought guards for teeth gnashing can help, but fitted ones from dentists are best. Sure, snorers can be loud. But for really cringe-worthy nighttime noise, it's hard to beat a dedicated grinder. With jaw muscles clenched tight -- perhaps because of stress or misaligned teeth -- a grinder can create a crunching sound reminiscent of two icebergs passing in the night. Some people...

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