| Despite these early challenges, Dr. Lavigne continued his research, and his work has helped change our understanding of sleep bruxism. |
| Sleep bruxism is forceful grinding of the teeth during sleep and about which the subject is unaware. |
| He was a prolific author and actively contributed to the scientific literature on phobias, pain, habit control, anxiety management, healing, bruxism, and hypnotic techniques. |
| Orthodontic problems and bruxism are more common than in the general population. |
| Soft plastic mouth guards, or occlusal splints, may be needed to prevent damage from trauma, as in sports injuries, or bruxism. |
| However, a migraine or jaw pain, especially in the morning, is a symptom that suggests the presence of bruxism. |
