{
  "id": 7020056,
  "title": "Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/some-dentists-say-more-young-people-are-grinding-their-teeth-are-you-7020056",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:43:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgwe8dk6z6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More and more young people are reportedly grinding their teeth, raising concerns among dental professionals. Ella, a 31-year-old, experienced excruciating jaw pain and headaches before being diagnosed with bruxism, a condition that causes regular teeth grinding. While studies suggest nearly one in four people may experience bruxism, many may not be aware of it until symptoms appear. Some dentists worry about the increasing number of young patients with dental issues caused by this condition. Bruxism is an umbrella term that includes four different jaw movements, such as clenching, grinding, bracing, and thrusting. Stress is believed to be a primary cause, as people grind their teeth when they are in the \"fight or flight\" mode, releasing adrenaline and tensing their muscles. Ella found relief after receiving Botox injections to relax her jaw muscles, which improved her sleep and reduced pain. However, treating the underlying causes, such as obstructive sleep apnoea, is equally important, as bruxism can be a sign of serious health issues.",
  "summary": "Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Health",
        "title": "Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/some-dentists-say-more-young-people-are-grinding-their-teeth-are-you",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:43:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}