What is Dental Bruxism? Dental bruxism, otherwise known as teeth grinding, is a condition where a person regularly grinds their teeth and/or clenches their jaw. While this can occur consciously or unconsciously during the day, it most often occurs at night during sleep. When bruxism occurs during sleep, it is considered to be a sleep-related disorder, and is likely just one of several other symptoms of sleep-related issues that include snoring and sleep apnea. What Causes Dental Bruxism? While there is no one particular cause of bruxism, studies show that about seventy percent of patients who grind their teeth also suffer from stress related issues such as anxiety. Here are some additional causes, issues and conditions that are common to people who grind their teeth: -Stress -Anger, frustration and tension-Sleep related disorders such as sleep apnea -A side effect of some medications such as anti-depressants -Gastric reflux -Pain from teething Read the full article...
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