Why do People Grind Teeth?
Bruxism is the medical term used to refer to people who habitually grind teeth or clench their jaw. However, most “bruxers” are completely unaware of the fact that they grind teeth at all simply because they do it while sleeping at night. In fact, the behavior usually comes to light after being observed by a sleep partner or other household member. There are telltale clues that a dentist may notice upon inspection of the mouth, such as abnormal wearing down of the teeth.
