what causes teeth grinding
Things to remember. 1  Teeth grinding (bruxism) is an involuntary clenching and grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep. 2  Causes can include stress, concentration and drug misuse. 3  Treatments include mouthguards worn at night, repair of tooth damage, muscle-relaxant medication and stress management therapy.
When grinding your teeth is caused by sleep apnea, this is the preferred treatment. If anxiety or stress is believed to be the cause of your grinding, then behavioral management is a must. Relaxation techniques, meditation and psychoanalysis can help manage the stress and anxiety. Hypnosis has also been found to help relieve grinding of your teeth.