You sit down to check your phone for “just five minutes,” and suddenly, an hour has passed. If this sounds familiar, you might be caught in the trap of doomscrolling—the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative news. But did you know this habit could harm your sleep, dental health, and overall well-being?
“Many people don’t realize that poor sleep from stress and screen time can lead to serious dental issues like bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ pain,” says Mas’ood Cajee, DDS, MPH, a Manteca-based dentist. “Your jaw needs rest too, not just your mind.”
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