Danta Gharshana): Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Grinding of teeth during sleep is considered asthi dhatu dushti (vitiation of bone tissue). In adults, it may indicate deep-seated anger and fear. In children, teeth grinding can be caused by intestinal worms. In adults, worms can create wet dreams — the female worms hatch eggs around the perineum, creating an itching sensation that becomes pleasurable during deep sleep.

The Ayurvedic remedy for teeth grinding involves chewing half a teaspoon of uncooked basmati rice before bed, then brushing the teeth and holding a mouthful of warm sesame oil for five minutes. After swishing and spitting out most of the oil, a small amount is left in the mouth. This practice helps eliminate teeth grinding during deep sleep.