What is the cause of grinding ur teeth?

I have been grinding my teeth at night while i sleep since i was like 5 years old..can anyone tell me how i could stop this or what causes it?

What is the cause of grinding ur teeth?
Perhaps you chew chewing gum that is sweetened with Aspartame. Your body is craving for more during your sleep.





If you are, cut out the aspartame.
Reply:Bad occlusion (bite) and mental stress.


Stress can lead to bruxism but there are some people with normal bites and little stress that still grind their teeth at night. The solution is quite simple, use an athletic mouth guard when you go to bed. You could spend a lot of money to have one custom-made for you but the athletic guard molds to your teeth and is very inexpensive. If you lose it or grind your way thru it, it%26#039;s easy and cheap to replace, unlike a custom-made appliance. Also, it%26#039;s easy and free to re-size it, unlike a custom-made appliance.





The most common reason is your stress level. People tend to clench their teeth at night when a stressfull situation bothers them. Without knowing you will just bite so hard that your muscles are hurt. Then when you are asleep your jaws are moving so hard that the chewing surfaces are damaged. The best solution is a night guard which can be done by your dentist. He will take an impression, send it to the lab ( dental technician)and then with your bite adjustment the night guard will be very helpfull.
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Reply:it could be stress or active dreams





you could get one of those dental gaurds to sleep with at night (it does take a time or two to get used to it)
Reply:not sure what causes it but i do it as well. get a nite guard through your dentist because chances are you%26#039;re wearing down your teeth and you need to protect that.
Reply:Usually it is due to stress. If you find yourself doing it during the daytime then you are going to have to make the effort yourself to not do it. For nighttime bruxism (or grinding) see your dentist to have a nightguard made... you can wear this while you sleep. Bruxism will cause wear on the enamel of your teeth and could lead to future TMJ trouble.



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