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It is believed that in generally healthy individuals, bruxism should not be considered a disorder, but rather a behavior that may be a risk factor (and\/or protective factor) for certain clinical consequences. The aim of the study was to assess the occurrence and strength of the correlation between bruxism and sleep disorders (parasomnias and insomnia), as well as to evaluate the correlation between bruxism and the nature of dreams. Methods: The study involved 276 people aged 18\u201355. The research was conducted using an online survey in the period from January to March 2022. The author\u2019s own questionnaire was composed of five segments of test questions (basic questions, bruxism severity test, Athens Insomnia Scale, parasomnia test, sleep evaluation test). The respondents were divided into groups based on the severity of bruxism, insomnia, parasomnias and the occurrence of dreams related to the oral cavity and teeth. Statistical analysis included Spearman\u2019s correlation coefficients, chi-square test, Kruskal\u2013Wallis ANOVA, and Mann\u2013Whitney U test. Results: The analysis revealed a significant correlation between the severity of bruxism and insomnia symptoms. Participants with moderate and severe bruxism reported insomnia more frequently and with greater intensity. Similar correlations were observed with parasomnias and the frequency of dreams concerning the oral cavity and teeth. The strongest association with bruxism was found for physical dreams. Moreover, correlations were also noted between insomnia and parasomnias. Conclusions: These findings suggest that individuals experiencing bruxism, particularly sleep bruxism, may be more vulnerable to other sleep disturbances. 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