If You're a Chronic Teeth Grinder, Make Sure You Tell Your Orthodontist
A lot of people have occasional bouts of teeth grinding, often in response to psychological triggers like anger or stress. This is normal and shouldn't be the cause of any further problems, but when the grinding becomes more frequent, subconscious or difficult to control, it's a more serious issue.
Bruxism is the name of the condition whereby people grind their teeth a lot, and it happens both during sleeping and waking hours.