Teeth Grinding Causes

Causes of teeth grinding at night or day

Food, shopping, or alcohol habits make more sense. Regardless, many suffer from chronic teeth grinding. Unless this destructive habit is stopped, damage to teeth and jaws is a likely result.

Most adults who grind their teeth do it for one or more of the following reasons...

Mechanical causes - The way your teeth are designed to fit together is truly amazing. Each tooth has it's own unique shape and size that allows it to fit perfectly and function precisely.

Unfortunately, most teeth don't erupt into their ideal position. Things go wrong.... your teeth are too big or too small. Your jaw too wide or too narrow.

Thank goodness for dental orthodontics...Othodontists use many types of orthodontic braces to fix these problems, not only to improve your smile but also enhace the function of your teeth.

If your teeth don't fit together perfectly, you will subconsciously try to make them fit by grinding and clenching. While trying to grind them into place, you wear right through your enamel:(

Even if you have perfectly aligned teeth, it is possible for your occlusion (or your bite) to be slightly off and cause you to grind your teeth. Here's how:

• Teeth drift out of position Teeth move from forces around them, a dental abscess or sinus infection can make your teeth move out of proper occlusion.
• Dental fillings or crowns If you find your self clenching or grinding your teeth after a filling or crown is placed, you need an adjustment. It's quick, easy and painless so don't delay. Call your dentist.

Habitual causes Sometimes there is no reason to clench or grind your teeth other than habit.

Mechanical causes of teeth grinding are the easiest to fix Poor occlusion and crowded teeth cause teeth grinding and also make gum disease, tooth decay, and fractured teeth more likely. If you need it, orthodontic treatment is important for your long term dental health.

Follow these tips to stop grinding teeth or try this easy teeth grinding home remedy.

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