DrDental, Some Basic Causes of Bruxism
Bruxism/Teeth grinding can be due to several different factors. It is more of a symptom, then a cause in itself. The following list details a few of the most common reasons why people may grind their teeth.
* Stress – Daily stress can have an effect on your body and can also cause one to grind their teeth mostly while sleeping but can also be done while awake.
* Nervous habit – There are many different nervous habits people can have and grinding/clenching your teeth is a common nervous habit that people can pick up
* An abnormal bite (caused by tooth decay) or miss lined teeth
* Underlying dental health problems
* Sleep habits