Expert Explains Why Teeth Grinding at Night Could Be Aging You Faster

Teeth grinding isn’t just a dental problem. It may also speed up aging.

Research shows that people who grind their teeth during sleep often have poorer recovery and higher levels of inflammation—both linked to chronic disease and faster biological aging. In a 2024 study that tracked overnight sleep and blood markers, adults who ground or clenched their teeth during sleep had more nighttime awakenings, poorer sleep, and signs of increased inflammation—especially when the grinding was more severe.