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:
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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
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