Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common condition that can contribute to a variety of dental problems. It can be caused by physical problems, mental problems and there are lots of treatments. It's much simpler to correct teeth grinding when you know why it started and in this article we will look at some of those causes in an attempt to help you figure out how to cure your bad habit.
Lots of children develop teeth grinding early on and, if you don't deal with it, it can affect them in adulthood as well. Kids who are hyperactive or who have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) may be more prone than average to teeth grinding. This could be because they have too much nervous energy. Sometimes, however; it is the medication prescribed to these kids for these disorders that causes them to start teeth grinding. Some medications that are commonly given to kids, like Ritalin, have been known to induce teeth grinding. It is not always possible to absolutely define the causes of teeth grinding but it is very important that you treat the condition as early as possible so it doesn't cause permanent dental problems. Sometimes (though this is uncommon) teeth grinding is induced by diseases that affect your central nervous system. People who suffer from Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases (both of which affect the body's nervous system) grind their teeth both during the day and night. This is sort of like how people with those diseases also suffer from muscle tremors. Still, for the most part, this very common habit is induced by stress or other dental problems. If, however, you have other symptoms that you can't explain or if these kinds of diseases have happened to other people in your family you might want to talk to your doctor. If they don't and you aren't, it's more likely that you are grinding your teeth because of dental problems or emotional issues.
There is evidence that people who are prone to anger and frustration, especially Type A personality types, are likely to grind their teeth. These are individuals who tend to be irritable, easily infuriated and who get upset if things don't go exactly the way they want them to. More often than not, the tautness in the jaw actually takes place because they are trying to repress angry feelings. As a result, if you notice yourself grinding your teeth when you're caught up in traffic or sitting through a meeting that frustrates you, you perhaps fall into this classification. Upon you ascertaining what is making your teeth grinding happen, it can be remedied, as it's still something that can be managed, at least when you are not asleep. It's also good for your overall health and well being to learn how to reduce feelings of anger and frustration.
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