Why in a dream grind their teeth

Did you know that about 15% of all people in their sleep grind their teeth. It is also important that the number of people who suffer from gnashing teeth is steadily growing. Reduction of chewing musculature, which occurs involuntarily and causes gnashing of teeth in a dream, in specialized literature is called bruxism. The term bruxism comes from the Greek - brychein, which means scratching your teeth. Bruxism occurs with equal frequency in both adults and children.

From what in a dream grind your teeth?  

At the moment, scientists can not determine the exact causes, from which they grind their teeth in a dream. But on this occasion there are still some hypotheses. One of the researchers slopes to believe that a dental creak is one of the many manifestations of sleep disturbance, or rather its depth. Scratch with teeth, like snoring, is often associated with nightmares haunting some people.

Other scientists believe that people who have the pathology of a dental occlusion grind their teeth in a dream, and until this problem is resolved, bruxism will not disappear. There is also an opinion that the reason for the creaking of teeth is the existence of a residual reflex in some people, comparable to the reflex of animals, which in this way sharpen their teeth.

Another explanation for the fact that some people in their sleep grind their teeth is the transfer of this gene by heredity. There is no exact opinion about the involvement of certain genes, but this assumption is actively considered by scientists.

And yet, the question "Why do you grind your teeth in a dream?" Most experts are ready to give the following answer. Those who are prone to grinding teeth in a dream are those who are subject to stressful situations, resulting in anxiety and internal tension. As a result, there is an overexcitement before going to bed. True, bruxism can be observed in completely calm people with a balanced character and not inclined to a violent manifestation of emotions.

If we talk about child bruxism, then most of the children this feature is not threatened by anything and passes, as a rule, with age. Nevertheless, experts strongly recommend in some cases to consult a psychoneurologist. Sometimes such children need specialized help or psychotherapy, and in some cases they may show serious pathologies of a psychological nature.

If in a dream grind your teeth, what can it threaten a person who is prone to this disorder?

• First, headaches and dental pain.
• In the future, this feature can lead to bone damage and changes in the jaw joints.
• It can also lead to an increase in the sensitivity of the teeth and their rapid wear.

What do you do if your relatives grind their teeth in a dream?

First and foremost, psychotherapeutic and psychological methods are recommended that help get rid of stress or significantly reduce their negative impact. In the case of the development of this problem in a child, you must certainly reduce the stressful stress, especially before he goes to bed. When this habit becomes permanent, frequent consultations of the dentist are necessary to be aware of the condition of your baby's teeth. You can offer a child to eat before sleeping an apple or carrots. This simple exercise will help him relax the muscles and reduce the likelihood of grinding his teeth in a dream. Another way that suits both adults and children is a hot compress, the result of which will also be muscle relaxation.

Since we have already said that those who are stressed are pricked in their sleep, it is desirable to offer them anti-stress measures: regular meals, exclusion or reduction of caffeine consumption, a positive effect will have a walk before going to bed. In addition, it is recommended to build your working day in such a way as to exclude excessive loads. It is also recommended to avoid conflicts and quarrels whenever possible, if necessary, sometimes it is possible to take drugs with soothing herbs before going to bed.

Still, you must remember that the treatment of bruxism is strictly individual, so any treatment should be accompanied by a consultation with specialists.