Who Is Most At Risk From Bruxism?

Some groups of people are more likely to suffer from bruxism than others. Those most at risk are:

• People with another sleep disorder, such as:
  • Snoring
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Sleep talking
  • Violent behaviour during sleep
  • Sleep paralysis
  • Hypnogogic/hypnopompic hallucinations (semi-consciousness between sleep and wake)
• People with a stressful lifestyle
• Smokers
• People with a high alcohol intake
• People who drink 6 or more cups a day of tea or coffee
• People who take medication for sleep, depression and/or anxiety