Why do some people grind their teeth at night?
This is called bruxism and is mainly a stress related problem. Many university children suffer from bruxism. Kids in high school also. Conflicts, stress, and anxiety is usually the cause. There are many remedies for this. If it continues too long it will wear the enamel and cause damage to the teeth. An impression is made to fit exactly for one’s mouth. This fitted guard is placed in the mouth to cover the teeth before going to bed. They can also help the process by having a procedure called Invisalign treatment which will align the teeth more accurately. Many Orthodontists use this procedure but it is very expensive. A fitted guard is usually the most popular route. cs33ca M.Sc. PharmD.
