Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder characterized by teeth grinding and clenching during sleep. It is thought to have a multifactorial etiology involving physiological processes in multiple systems. Sleep bruxism episodes typically occur during transient arousals associated with increases in heart rate and brain activity. While stress and psychological factors may play a role for some individuals, direct links between conditions like anxiety and sleep bruxism have not been established. Treatment aims to manage risk factors and includes patient education, relaxation techniques, and occlusal appliances, though their effectiveness in stopping sleep bruxism episodes is unclear.