{"id":2467,"date":"2022-04-24T11:56:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T09:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/?p=2467"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:22:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T10:22:26","slug":"teeth-grinding-in-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/teeth-grinding-in-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding in Sleep: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teeth grinding in<\/span> sleep<\/span>, also known as bruxism, is a common complaint\u2014up to one-third of people experience it at least once in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mild forms of the condition, which pass quickly and leave no consequences, can occur due to temporary nervousness or overwork. However, moderate and severe forms of bruxism may be the sign of an underlying disease or health problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

In most cases, this habit is entirely unconscious. It can occur both during the day and at night. In case of <\/span>episodic bruxism<\/b> (e.g., occurring after dental work), there\u2019s usually no need to worry. But if it continues for an extended period, it can damage your teeth and disturb your sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Statistics on <\/b>Grinding Teeth in<\/b> Your <\/b>Sleep<\/b><\/h2>\n

Teeth grinding can occur in people of all <\/span>ages<\/b>, <\/span>genders<\/b>, and <\/span>ethnicities<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Statistical data about the number of people with bruxism varies according to the source. For example, while some <\/span>sources<\/span><\/a> report that <\/span>between 1% and 3%<\/b> of people suffer from teeth grinding in their sleep, <\/span>others suggest the percentage is much larger<\/span><\/a> \u2014 around <\/span>10%<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

And children account for a significant number of cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to<\/span> a study<\/span><\/a> published in the <\/span>Journal of Dentistry for Children<\/span><\/i>, about <\/span>38%<\/b> of children grind their teeth. It\u2019s been found that the average age at which this habit occurs is just <\/span>three and a half years<\/b>. However, <\/span>teeth grinding in babies<\/span> has also been documented.<\/span><\/p>\n

But this doesn\u2019t have to mean that this condition is permanent. Typically, the average age at which the child stops grinding their teeth is around <\/span>six years<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Grinding Your Teeth in Your Sleep Mean?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The term bruxism refers to a state in which a person <\/span>presses and scrapes their teeth together<\/b>. This usually occurs due to stress and anxiety or crooked or missing teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

When your jaw slides left and right, you can hear the typical <\/span>teeth grinding sound<\/span>. It\u2019s associated with the clenching of the chewing muscles unrelated to regular teeth functions such as eating or speaking.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also know that gnashing is primarily unconscious and usually harmless if it occurs occasionally. However, it may lead to severe consequences if it becomes chronic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bruxism can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n