Teeth grinding or bruxism is where a person grinds or rubs their teeth together. While doing this, the jaws are forcibly moved side to side or back and forth.
It is believed that this is a disease of children, but it is not so at all. Elders also have this habit. Teeth grinding is not only a habit, but it is also a sign of many diseases.
But often, when doing it, the person is not aware that they are doing it.
Most people do this only when there is a clenching of teeth or when they hold their teeth together, and the muscles hold and keep chewing it.
People may gnash or gnash their teeth during the day and night, but sleep-related bruxism is difficult to control.
It results from tension originating in unexpressed anger.
Generally seen during sleep as a manifestation of disturbing dreams, pent-up stress, and aggression.
Bruxism is the spot in children with mental retardation and those suffering from CNS infection.