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What could cause someone in their 20s to start grind their teeth?
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Stress : Stress is a common cause of bruxism (grinding).
Answered 12/6/2012
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Stress: People grind for all types of reasons. Stress in daily life, muscle pain in the head and neck, poor occlusion or crooked teeth, medications. See a dentist for ways to prevent grinding from causing damage to your teeth.
Answered 11/8/2014
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