Causes of Bruxism(Teeth Grinding)
Broadly speaking teeth grinding causes can be divided into two categories – emotional and physical. Below, we classify the different causes of this ailment, while also briefly explaining each of them.

1. Stress and anxiety – Stress and anxiety are the major factors in teeth grinding. It has been found that teeth grinding is one way in which the body copes or tries to reduce levels of tension in the body. Life can be really fast at times, and your lifestyle can negatively affect your body in various ways, your mental health being one of them. Research has concluded that bruxism has developed a way for the body to mitigate stress. Bruxing, scientists say, is a subconscious attempt to decrease stress levels. In addition, studies have shown that during times of stress (health, family or job-related), adults with bruxism have increased their grinding.

2. Unexpressed frustration or anger – Research carried out by the Mayo Clinic in the USA found that people with unexpressed frustration or anger were more likely to clench and grind their teeth. Expressed or even suppressed anger could very well be a cause of bruxism. Such cases can be mild to severe, and consulting a professional in this field would be helpful.

3. Discomfort during sleep – Studies have shown that when people feel discomfort during sleep – for example if they have flu or their bed is simply uncomfortable – this can cause grinding teeth.