Teeth grinding - how to stop?!
Question: Teeth grinding - how to stop.?
So when i sleep i grind my teeth my partner says it sounds like i'm chewing on a walnut... I know this isn't good for my teeth and plan on visiting the dentist for a mouth guard. that's one thing i know will help!
but ever since this was brought up i have been watching my self I do this all the time maybe when i'm awake i don't grind my teeth i clinch them really hard either in deep thought or if i'm cold my body get's tense and i clinch my teeth really hard! I don't know why i do this but i know it's not healthy! any tips on stopping while i'm awake on the clinching bit... my teeth are not in good shape and they chip and now i know why!
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but ever since this was brought up i have been watching my self I do this all the time maybe when i'm awake i don't grind my teeth i clinch them really hard either in deep thought or if i'm cold my body get's tense and i clinch my teeth really hard! I don't know why i do this but i know it's not healthy! any tips on stopping while i'm awake on the clinching bit... my teeth are not in good shape and they chip and now i know why!
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Answers:
Yes, it sounds like you are indeed grinding your teeth.
You have two options:
1 - get an over the counter mouth guard, mold it to your mouth, and wear it while sleeping
2 - see your dentist and have one custom made for you
I grind my teeth and clench during the day, so I know what you are going through. I tried the over the counter guard first, then went and saw my dentist, and after more complex problems were found --- I was placed in full orthodontics and have had fabulous results! I will end up in a splint/ mouth guard when I am finished with braces, but things will be better.
Talk to your dentist to make sure something more serious isn't going on and then go from there. My dentist was the person who told me to get an over the counter guard first and then consider a custom one because the custom guards were pricey. Health Question & Answer
You have two options:
1 - get an over the counter mouth guard, mold it to your mouth, and wear it while sleeping
2 - see your dentist and have one custom made for you
I grind my teeth and clench during the day, so I know what you are going through. I tried the over the counter guard first, then went and saw my dentist, and after more complex problems were found --- I was placed in full orthodontics and have had fabulous results! I will end up in a splint/ mouth guard when I am finished with braces, but things will be better.
Talk to your dentist to make sure something more serious isn't going on and then go from there. My dentist was the person who told me to get an over the counter guard first and then consider a custom one because the custom guards were pricey. Health Question & Answer
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