WHAT LEADS TO
SLEEP ISSUES

THE CAUSES OF SLEEP PROBLEMS

There are many reasons why you could be losing sleep at night. While occasional tossing and turning at night is normal, daily deprivation of much-needed rest can impact your energy levels, as well as your health.

Learn all about the various causes of sleep issues.

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is the condition where you grind or clench your teeth. If you are suffering from bruxism, you may unconsciously gnash your teeth while you’re asleep. It’s estimated that 8% of adults grind their teeth at night.

People who are clenching their teeth while sleeping are more likely to suffer from other sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea, or pauses in breathing. You may be suffering from sleep bruxism and remain unaware of it until serious complications, like TMJ or misalignment of your teeth or jaw, occur.

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is the condition where you grind or clench your teeth. If you are suffering from bruxism, you may unconsciously gnash your teeth while you’re asleep. It’s estimated that 8% of adults grind their teeth at night.

People who are clenching their teeth while sleeping are more likely to suffer from other sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea, or pauses in breathing. You may be suffering from sleep bruxism and remain unaware of it until serious complications, like TMJ or misalignment of your teeth or jaw, occur.

Emotional Upset

You already know that sleep affects your emotions. After experiencing a sleepless night, you may notice that you feel short-tempered and more irritable than usual. This happens because insufficient quality sleep can significantly affect your mood.

Lack of sleep can also cause the decrease of serotonin inside your brain. Serotonin is the chemical responsible for maintaining mood balance. Decreased levels of serotonin can make you feel irritated easily.

Lack of quality sleep can also result in elevated cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for increased stress. Increased cortisol level causes your heart to beat faster and your blood vessels to constrict. In addition, your muscles tense as if your body is preparing to meet a threat. As a result, the slightest nuisance can make you irritated.

Insomnia

Sleep Apnea

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Joint Pain

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