Why do teenagers grind their teeth? Six common reasons

Many people have symptoms of teeth grinding when they sleep. There are 6 common reasons for teeth grinding. It is necessary to understand the reasons for teeth grinding in time, whether it is mental stress, depression, gastrointestinal disease, excessive fatigue, or lack of trace elements. Patients with teeth grinding should take good care of themselves.

1. There are six main reasons:

(1) Psychological factors such as nervousness, anxiety, depression, anger, etc.

(2) Gastrointestinal diseases and endocrine disorders can also cause this;

(3) Excessive fatigue, those engaged in fine work, such as athletes, watchmakers, etc.;

(4) Lack of trace elements in the body can easily lead to this disease;

(5) Habitual bruxism caused by long-term bruxism;

(6) High work pressure, physical fatigue, and long-term irregular lifestyle lead to bruxism;

In addition to the above-mentioned types of people, people who are introverted, emotional, and have the habit of chewing things in their mouths are also prone to bruxism.

2. Preventive Care

1. Try to relax yourself before going to bed, especially before falling asleep. You can do some appropriate gymnastics, take a hot bath, listen to light music, etc.

2. Avoid stimulating foods and smoking, and improve the sleeping environment.

3. Try to avoid drinks or foods containing caffeine, such as coffee, chocolate, cola, etc.

4. Eat more foods rich in vitamins.

5. Know how to relieve stress, relax and adjust your mindset.

6. Apply hot compress to the upper and lower jaws to relax the bite muscles and reduce the chance of headaches.

7. Maintain correct posture. Bending over and hunching over can also lead to bruxism.

8. Be sure to brush your teeth before going to bed and don’t eat too much for dinner.

9. Pay attention to calcium supplementation in your daily diet and deworm regularly;

10. Keep your mouth in a healthy resting state during the day, that is, keep your teeth relaxed;