What causes someone to grind their teeth while they are sleeping?
The causes of teeth grinding during sleep are not fully understood but the most common factors associated with its occurrence are stress and anxiety. The stress of everyday life can be a trigger to many individuals especially if you are exposed to excessive stress. Aside from that, other possible causes that have been identified in relation to teeth clenching and grinding are misaligned teeth, bad posture, the development of the jaws in the case of children, diet and eating disorders, your sleeping habits, your ability to relax as well as some suppressed anger and frustrations. Teeth grinding during sleep is also said to be common in certain personality types such as those who are aggressive and hyperactive individuals. Most often, teeth grinding during sleep happens to children, but this can however disappear on its own as they enter adolescence.
