Daytime clenching is usually triggered by stress, anxiety, tension, or even concentration. Nighttime grinding is sometimes related to hyperactivity, sleep apnea, or acid reflux, and can appear as a side effect of certain medications intended to treat depression.
Why do you clench your teeth?
Why Do People Grind Their Teeth? Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. It can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.
How can I stop clenching my teeth?
Always ask your dentist before changing your routine and follow any recommendations he or she may give you to treat teeth clenching.
- Reduce stress. Stress is one of the leading causes of teeth clenching and teeth grinding. ...
- Wear a mouth guard. ...
- Correct misaligned teeth. ...
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
