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Please tell me what causes people to grind their teeth at night?
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Several causes: There are a number of causes of teeth grinding. Stress will increase grinding. A bad bite can be a cause. Sleep apnea is a big cause. If you are tired frequently, snore, gasp for breath while sleeping, are overweight, have high blood pressure or acid reflux you should be evaluated for sleep apnea.
Answered 12/13/2013
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