What causes teeth grinding?

What causes teeth grinding?

There are many causes of bruxism, including:

Lifestyle habits, such as drinking alcohol, using cigarettes and recreational drugs, and consuming a lot of caffeine (more than six cups of coffee a day). People who drink and smoke are twice as likely to grind their teeth as people who don’t.

• Sleep disorders.
• Stress and anxiety.
• Taking certain medications, including a class of anti-anxiety drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).