Why do I grind my teeth when I sleep at night?

Human teeth are very strong tissues, and they mature first when people are not yet mature, which means that teeth are a relatively important part of people. Many people are troubled by dental problems, although some problems are not directly caused by teeth. For example, grinding teeth in the middle of the night is a difficult problem that troubles some people, especially children. It has a great impact on their own and others' sleep. So, what is the reason for grinding teeth in the middle of the night? Let’s take a look at the simple explanation below.

Some children have the habit of nocturnal grinding of their teeth, which often occurs when they are sleeping at night. The teeth will involuntarily file against each other, making a very harsh sound. For children who are in the period of tooth replacement, bruxism at night may be an activity to establish a normal occlusal relationship and is a normal phenomenon.

Because the upper and lower teeth have just erupted during this period, the bite position between the teeth has not yet been completely determined, and it is very likely to be inappropriate and often uneven.

Some newly replaced permanent teeth may be very sharp. By grinding the teeth, the inappropriate parts when they contact each other can be worn away, the protruding parts can be eliminated, and the upper and lower teeth can form a good occlusal contact. There is no need to worry too much about this type of bruxism. As normal occlusion is formed, the bruxism phenomenon will disappear naturally without the need for treatment.

Grinding teeth while sleeping is what we often call bruxism. Through the explanations of some professional organizations, we can understand that there are many reasons for bruxism, most of which are concentrated on the gastrointestinal side, and in most cases the grinding sound is made when people are asleep. Therefore, this is the reason why people clench their teeth while sleeping in the middle of the night. I hope that people who have this phenomenon will find a solution.