Bruxism results from the perfectly natural reflex action of chewing, and apparently most people at some time will grind their teeth, unfortunately some retain the habit for their lifetime.
Grinding your teeth can occur even during a light dose, you don’t have to be in deep sleep, similarly snoring can occur in this manner. However, teeth grinding over time can do untold damage to your teeth, chipping them, wearing down the biting surfaces, and any decayed teeth may collapse under the pressure. Apart from the damage done to your teeth, it can be a nasty experience for a bed partner to be awakened numerous times during the night by the teeth grinder.
The cause of this habit is unknown, and there seems to be no cure, other than wearing an acrylic guard for the upper teeth. This device would have to be properly fitted by the dentist, and is well worth the time taken to have this procedure done, for it will protect the teeth from further damage.
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