Causes of Teeth grinding

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List of causes of Teeth grinding

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Teeth grinding) that could possibly cause Teeth grinding includes:

Stress
Anxiety (type of Neurosis)
Poor bite alignment
Dislocated jaw
Central nervous system disorder
New dental filling
Habitual teeth grinding
Bruxism is caused by the activation of reflex chewing activity
The etiology of problematic bruxism is unknown, though several conditions are known to be linked to bruxism. It is theorized that certain medical conditions can trigger bruxism, including digestive ailments and anxiety

Teeth grinding Causes: Book Excerpts

Teeth grinding: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Teeth grinding, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Teeth grinding:

Bruxism
Anxiety
Digestive disorders
Nocturnal acitivity
Parafunctional activity
Migraine
Tinnitus
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Arthritis
Eating disorders
Insomnia

Teeth grinding as a symptom:

Conditions listing Teeth grinding as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Teeth grinding. Our database lists the following as having Teeth grinding as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Teeth grinding:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Teeth grinding as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

Prolintane
Catovit
Ecstasy
Levodopa
Dopar
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See full list of 14 medications causing Teeth grinding

Drug interactions causing Teeth grinding:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Teeth grinding as a symptom.

The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

Valproic Acid and Methylphenidate interaction
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Related information on causes of Teeth grinding:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Teeth grinding may be found in:

Causes of Teeth grinding: Online Medical Books

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Toothache: Differential Diagnosis
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

Pulp pain (pulpalgia) secondary to dental caries
Traumatic tooth injury (e.g., tooth fracture, restoration fracture, avulsion)

Traumatic occlusion
–Secondary to a new restoration or bruxing
–Galvanic “shock” due to contact by two dissimilar metals (e.g., gold crown with amalgam filling)

Periradicular or periapical pain due to infection of the tooth root or abscess formation
Referred pain from a tooth in the opposing arch
Sinusitis
–Maxillary sinusitis is the most common extraoral source of tooth pain
–All or most teeth in the upper arch may become sensitive secondary to sinusitis

Headache

Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ)

Trigeminal neuralgia

Barodontalgia from high altitudes

“Dental migraine”
–Associated with patients with depression

Salivary gland disorders (e.g., Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

Otitis media and/or mastoiditis

Angina pectoris

Dry socket (osteitis)

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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004

Bruxism: Bruxism - etiology
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

The exact cause is not known, but several factors have been implicated:

Dental (local) factors:
- Occlusal interferences, including malocclusions, in which teeth do not interdigitate smoothly
- “High” dental restorations (e.g., fillings or crowns)
- Intraoral irritation (e.g., sharp tooth cusp)
- Teething
Psychologic factors:
- Nervous tension (related to stress, anger, and aggression)
- Personality disorders
- Mental retardation
Common systemic factors:
- Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy)
- Brain injury
- Burn injuries
Uncommon or rare systemic factors:
- Asthma
- Genetics
- Allergies
- Nutritional and vitamin deficiencies
- Intestinal parasites
- Endocrine disorders
- Restricted mobility of the cervical spine
- Mouth breathing