Grinding your teeth? new study links it to weaker lungs and worse balance

NCT ID NCT07294833

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at how bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching) affects breathing, muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality. Researchers compared 34 adults with bruxism to healthy people to see if there were differences. The goal was to better understand the health impacts of this common condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Çankaya 06490

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)

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