We try to do this as a group at least once a quarter. It's a great way to give back to the community, and fosters community building between the Navy and the public at the same time, said Reynolds. Chief Logistics Specialist (SW/AW) Renee Reed is a veteran of several previous Habitat projects. This is a great opportunity for the chief petty officers and first class petty officers to use for mentoring and bonding time, said Reed.
Stress is considered to be the biggest cause, so managing stress can help. Other things, such as parasites in the gut, can also cause gritting teeth while sleeping. But it's easier to stop the grinding with a good night guard than to get rid of all stress or parasites. After all, stress is a part of life. There are many mouth guards available that do a pretty good job.
The reasons children grind remain unclear. The problem with bruxism, as the habit of grinding and clenching is called, is the wear and tear on your teeth. When you grind your teeth, you can wear away tooth enamel. This can lead to sensitive teeth and tooth decay, and it can also cause damage to expensive dental work. Finally, grinding taxes the muscles and joints of the temporomandibular (jaw).