3. Anti-anxiety medications
Another method that has been found to help reduce tooth grinding is by taking anti-anxiety medications. Like stress, it has been found that anxiety can also result in bruxism. Also like stress, the reason why anxiety causes tooth grinding is unknown; however, it may be related to high levels of tension in the body, which might cause you to subconsciously grind your teeth as a way to alleviate the tension.
If you suffer from anxiety and you grind your teeth, speak to your doctor about anti-anxiety medications. Not only can they help to treat the symptoms of anxiety, but they may also be able to minimize tooth grinding. However, while this treatment method may be effective, it should be noted that it might be deemed controversial, as there are side effects associated with taking anti-anxiety medications. Still, you may want to speak to your doctor or dentist to see if this is an option that may be beneficial for you.