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.
1 Genetics â There may be a common family history of teeth that tend to shift in similar patterns. 2  Jaw clenching or teeth grinding â When a consistent force is applied to the teeth by clenching or grinding the jaws can become misaligned which puts added pressure on the teeth. Loss of a tooth â The teeth next to a large space tend to collapse into it and to shift into the gap if it is not replaced. 2  Tooth decay â Decay may weaken the way the teeth lean on each other. 3  Bad habits â A tongue thrust or thumb sucking can cause the teeth to tip forward.