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.
There are some cases whereby a dietary problem is not the root cause of bruxism, but the diet is virtually always a factor. For example, teeth grinding is sometimes caused by anti-depressant drugs or other medications, because the drugs deplete the body of magnesium and other vital nutrients. Nerve damage can also cause people to grind their teeth, even during their waking hours.