I have been told that I sometimes grind my teeth bad in the night when sleeping, and have done so since i was a kid (im 28 now). I don%26#039;t remember or hear it, but lately in the morning my jaw is sore and tight feeling. I tried before to use a guard i bought at the store, but it hurt my jaw, and I couldn%26#039;t sleep with it in. I don%26#039;t have dental coverage, is there anything else I could do without going to the dentist?
What to do about night time teeth grinding?
HAPPY,
THIS ADVICE WON%26#039;T MAKE YOU ENTIRELY HAPPY BECAUSE YOU DO HAVE TO SEE A DENTIST.
HE HAS TO MAKE YOU A VERY SPECIFIC BRUXISM APPLIANCE. YOU CANT BUY ONE IN A STORE.IT IS CUSTOM-MADE AND IT WILL STOP YOUR GRINDING AND ALL THE OTHER PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED FROM GRINDING.
IT%26#039;S CALLED AN N.T.I-tss BRUXISM APPLIANCE.
IT IS NOT A NIGHT GUARD, AND IT IS VERY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR.
MY PATIENTS WHO GRIND ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT AND ARE SO GRATEFUL THAT AFTER YEARS OF WEARING LOUSY NIGHT GUARDS THERE IS A CURE FOR GRINDING.
Reply:Go to a chiropractor,it really works.I go 2-3 times aweek
Reply:your best bet is to get a custom mouth guard made by the dentist. It costs about $200 , but what are your teeth worth.?
Reply:You have got to go to a dentist. I grind my teeth in my sleep as well, my dentist tells me it is stress and that I need to wear a mouthguard at night.
Reply:sleep with your mouth open.
Reply:if you buy a mouth guard be sure to BOIL it and soften it then you bite down on it till it molds to YOUR MOUTH... sometimes you have to take a straigh razor and cut some of the depth on it so it doesnt make your gums sore......Other than that I am not sure.. but I used to grind my teeth and that was the ONLY thing that stopped me.. I wore the %26quot;bit%26quot; as I called it for about 6 months.. NO problems since. and that was 13 yrs ago...
Reply:You might need a more comfortable mouth guard.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know if this is the same kind of guard that you used before the hurt your jaw, but the package says it%26#039;s a %26quot;new one%26quot;, so it might be a little thinner and be easier for you to sleep with. (i used to use the old ones that were really thick and you can%26#039;t really close your mouth) I grind my teeth also (or so i%26#039;ve been told), i went to Target and got one of those mouth guards. It%26#039;s about $20 and all you do it boil some water, stick the guard in the water and then pull it out and dip it in cold water for literally 1 second and then put it in your mouth (on your top teeth) and bite down and suck in as much as you can.
the reason that your old guard might not have felt right was because it might have been the wrong size, try a smaller or bigger size, it might work better. best of luck~
Reply:the best thing to do would have a night guard made at the dental office. they actually will take a mold of your teeth. a custom made appliance would b much more affective. look into care credit, it would extend you credit interest free for a period of time. just make sure it%26#039;s paid off before the period ends as the interest rate is quite high.
Reply:Maybe your too stressed out...........Try relaxing before going to bed. eg have a relaxing bath,facial, pamper your self, what ever!!!!............but go to the dentist cuz the mouth gaurd they do for you is made out of a mould of your own teeth......so it fits 100% with no discomfort........You could also try your local GP........your problem could be tension/stress.....they can suggest something......like drugs... : )
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
How can I make unintentional teeth grinding stop?
I take Adderall XR and it is making my teeth grind like crazy. Is there anyway to stop this from happening?
How can I make unintentional teeth grinding stop?
If you%26#039;re doing it in your sleep you might wish to consider a sports mouth piece like you%26#039;d use for boxing or football or other oral device to put in your mouth to help the problem from happening. Not only is it bad for your teeth but can cause problems with TMJD later (that%26#039;s transmandibular joint disorder---that%26#039;s problems with your major jaw joint if you%26#039;re unfamiliar with the term.) Good luck!
Reply:same here /
Reply:Hypnotherapy will make it stop. Usually only takes 1-3 sessions.
Reply:If you do this in your sleep you should probably get a mouth [teeth] guard. Otherwise, I had the problem of squeezing my jaw shut, not so much grinding.. but there was a lot of pressure. When I went in for my orthodontist consultation, we went over some things, and the lady told me that we aren%26#039;t supposed to close our mouth with out teeth touching, it%26#039;s bad for them. So always put your tongue a bit between your teeth, like at the very front of the roof of your mouth, at first it feels weird, and may be annoying.. but it eventually becomes a habit, and it helps a lot. I used to get headaches before because of this, and now I don%26#039;t. Good luck.
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How can I make unintentional teeth grinding stop?
If you%26#039;re doing it in your sleep you might wish to consider a sports mouth piece like you%26#039;d use for boxing or football or other oral device to put in your mouth to help the problem from happening. Not only is it bad for your teeth but can cause problems with TMJD later (that%26#039;s transmandibular joint disorder---that%26#039;s problems with your major jaw joint if you%26#039;re unfamiliar with the term.) Good luck!
Reply:same here /
Reply:Hypnotherapy will make it stop. Usually only takes 1-3 sessions.
Reply:If you do this in your sleep you should probably get a mouth [teeth] guard. Otherwise, I had the problem of squeezing my jaw shut, not so much grinding.. but there was a lot of pressure. When I went in for my orthodontist consultation, we went over some things, and the lady told me that we aren%26#039;t supposed to close our mouth with out teeth touching, it%26#039;s bad for them. So always put your tongue a bit between your teeth, like at the very front of the roof of your mouth, at first it feels weird, and may be annoying.. but it eventually becomes a habit, and it helps a lot. I used to get headaches before because of this, and now I don%26#039;t. Good luck.
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Anybody have bruxism (teeth-grinding)?
I%26#039;m fairly certain I have what is called bruxism, which means someone who grinds his/her teeth in his/her sleep. I%26#039;ve read that everyone has it to some degree, but mine is to the degree where I awaken my girlfriend sometimes. She says she pats me on the face until I stop.
I%26#039;ve had this since I was little, and I remember when I shared a room with my sister who said that it was loud enough to wake her up. The solution at the time was to make me wear some sort of mouth-piece (night-guard), which I%26#039;m not willing to do again.
I%26#039;m just wondering if anyone else suffers/has suffered from this, and what you have done to cope/get rid of it entirely. It%26#039;s really annoying how I have no control over it whatsoever.
Anybody have bruxism (teeth-grinding)?
Duderino -- %26quot;Obviously you%26#039;re not a golfer%26quot;
Even if you didn%26#039;t get that quote from the Big Lebowski -- keep reading. I grind my teeth at night, and I suffer from the same thing.
I suppose it is stress related for me, but what really matters is the consequences of grinding, and how I can slow it down and save my limited-edition grill. Seriously, we all get one set of teeth and getting drilled and root-canaled is awful.
I visited the dentist earlier this month, and he said he could find groove patterns indicative of grinding -- and that several of my teeth in the back were actually worn down. He also asked me if I ever have pain near my ear where my jaw connects to my skull, and I do! For a while now, especially when I shave up near my sideburns, I%26#039;d have this annoying sharp pain.
Anyways, he recommended a mouth guard, I said no way and that was that.
Then I started waking up in the middle of the night because my teeth were grinding against my new fillings, and it hurt me enough to wake up.
I went back to the dentist, and he gave me what%26#039;s called an %26quot;NTI%26quot;. I was skeptical at first (and I%26#039;ve only worn it now for 2 days), but I%26#039;ve been able to sleep fine with it. I even woke up a few times because I was trying to grind against the NTI and the weird (not painful) sensation woke me up.
The cool part is that I can sleep with it, my jaw doesn%26#039;t hurt, and I feel like I%26#039;ll be saving my teeth down the line.
Ask your dentist about an NTI. Downside is they are about $500 bucks and you can%26#039;t drink beer (or white russians) while it%26#039;s in use.
Good luck!
Reply:Reconsider the mouthguard... it will save your teeth.
Reply:I do that too, my dentist told me so. There is nothing you can do to stop it except like your gf does, wake you up when you do it.
The only solution is wearing a mouthguard which really is a pain. Mine lasted maybe a week before I threw it in the medicine cabinet. I kept choking on it in my sleep.
The end result though is having really crappy teeth.
The decision is yours.
Reply:Yes, I have it, and by 40 I had worn all the enamel off my teeth and needed a whole set of crowns. When you are little you know to look out for cavities, when you are older you hear of gum disease, but this one really blindsided me. If you can take a mouthguard use one, if not try really hard to stop. My own thought (and you can guess how well it worked) was to try sleeping biting gently on a towel or something. Didn%26#039;t work for me, but it might be worth a try.
Reply:I do not, but a friend of mine does.
Reply:Try some relaxation methods (massage, yoga, meditation). You%26#039;re probably stressed out. If you don%26#039;t use the mouth guard you%26#039;ll be spending thousands on dental work in the future. At least try to wear it every other night and you can stave off the effects longer.
Reply:WEAR A MOUTHGUARD!!! I just had a root canal on my front tooth becuase of this (probably will need to do the other front tooth soon too). Now the teeth will be dead and most likely break, with or without a crown. I went through 48 hours of labor and then a cesarean section. I would rather experience the same childbirth again than have another root canal. Yikes! Do yourself a favor and protect your teeth...there is no other solution than wearing a mouthguard. Sorry.
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I%26#039;ve had this since I was little, and I remember when I shared a room with my sister who said that it was loud enough to wake her up. The solution at the time was to make me wear some sort of mouth-piece (night-guard), which I%26#039;m not willing to do again.
I%26#039;m just wondering if anyone else suffers/has suffered from this, and what you have done to cope/get rid of it entirely. It%26#039;s really annoying how I have no control over it whatsoever.
Anybody have bruxism (teeth-grinding)?
Duderino -- %26quot;Obviously you%26#039;re not a golfer%26quot;
Even if you didn%26#039;t get that quote from the Big Lebowski -- keep reading. I grind my teeth at night, and I suffer from the same thing.
I suppose it is stress related for me, but what really matters is the consequences of grinding, and how I can slow it down and save my limited-edition grill. Seriously, we all get one set of teeth and getting drilled and root-canaled is awful.
I visited the dentist earlier this month, and he said he could find groove patterns indicative of grinding -- and that several of my teeth in the back were actually worn down. He also asked me if I ever have pain near my ear where my jaw connects to my skull, and I do! For a while now, especially when I shave up near my sideburns, I%26#039;d have this annoying sharp pain.
Anyways, he recommended a mouth guard, I said no way and that was that.
Then I started waking up in the middle of the night because my teeth were grinding against my new fillings, and it hurt me enough to wake up.
I went back to the dentist, and he gave me what%26#039;s called an %26quot;NTI%26quot;. I was skeptical at first (and I%26#039;ve only worn it now for 2 days), but I%26#039;ve been able to sleep fine with it. I even woke up a few times because I was trying to grind against the NTI and the weird (not painful) sensation woke me up.
The cool part is that I can sleep with it, my jaw doesn%26#039;t hurt, and I feel like I%26#039;ll be saving my teeth down the line.
Ask your dentist about an NTI. Downside is they are about $500 bucks and you can%26#039;t drink beer (or white russians) while it%26#039;s in use.
Good luck!
Reply:Reconsider the mouthguard... it will save your teeth.
Reply:I do that too, my dentist told me so. There is nothing you can do to stop it except like your gf does, wake you up when you do it.
The only solution is wearing a mouthguard which really is a pain. Mine lasted maybe a week before I threw it in the medicine cabinet. I kept choking on it in my sleep.
The end result though is having really crappy teeth.
The decision is yours.
Reply:Yes, I have it, and by 40 I had worn all the enamel off my teeth and needed a whole set of crowns. When you are little you know to look out for cavities, when you are older you hear of gum disease, but this one really blindsided me. If you can take a mouthguard use one, if not try really hard to stop. My own thought (and you can guess how well it worked) was to try sleeping biting gently on a towel or something. Didn%26#039;t work for me, but it might be worth a try.
Reply:I do not, but a friend of mine does.
Reply:Try some relaxation methods (massage, yoga, meditation). You%26#039;re probably stressed out. If you don%26#039;t use the mouth guard you%26#039;ll be spending thousands on dental work in the future. At least try to wear it every other night and you can stave off the effects longer.
Reply:WEAR A MOUTHGUARD!!! I just had a root canal on my front tooth becuase of this (probably will need to do the other front tooth soon too). Now the teeth will be dead and most likely break, with or without a crown. I went through 48 hours of labor and then a cesarean section. I would rather experience the same childbirth again than have another root canal. Yikes! Do yourself a favor and protect your teeth...there is no other solution than wearing a mouthguard. Sorry.
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Home solutions for nighttime teeth grinding in adults?
I have been told that i grind my teeth at night in my sleep but i don%26#039;t know that i m doin it %26amp; have tried all the mouth guards %26amp; grind right through them %26amp; also have been told by a parent of mine that i have done that since i was a baby but need some ideas or something to try to stop them completely.
Home solutions for nighttime teeth grinding in adults?
Night Guards
Most people can benefit from a night guard. There are some store bought kits that you heat up and mold to your teeth, but as of yet I have not found a patient that uses them regularly. You really need to have them custom made for your teeth they are more snug. Even custom made ones find their way across the room in the middle of the night for the first few days or weeks. Eventually you get used to them they become part of your sleep routine.
Good luck
Reply:Get a consultation with an orthodontist..General dentist%26#039;s can make you a night guard to prevent premature wear of your teeth, but an orthodontist will be able to give you more options and my be able to stop the grinding with an apliance or recomended surgery. There are sometimes underlying problems to grinding your bite may be off and your body may be trying to adjust itself, the most comon is stress
Reply:A Dentist can take a mold of your mouth, and make you a mouth guard, that fits you properly. If the mouth guard fits, you won%26#039;t grind your teeth through it. Believe me, this will solve your nocturnal teeth grinding dilemma. Many people suffer, from the same problem as you do. fixing the problem can make troubled sleep, and pain in the head, and jaw, a thing of the past.
Reply:I have that problem, and for me it is apparently caused by being overstressed, because when I cut back a couple major stresses in my life, the problem lessened and eventually went away. Maybe there is some hugely stressful or irritating thing you could cut back. Is there some noise that could be irritating you as you sleep, like a humidifier?
Reply:There are no home %26quot;remedies%26quot;, per se.
Anything that makes you sleep better may help, but the key word is %26quot;may%26quot;.
By the way, BECKA 25 wrong from start to finish. I know this because I%26#039;m a dentist.
An orthodontist is LESS likely to address grinding problems than a general dentist, and no oral surgeon on this planet would perform any kind of surgery to alleviate grinding.
Reply:I stick my tongue between my teeth while I%26#039;m falling asleep.
Reply:Grinding is a form of tension being released when alseep. Learn to meditate before going to bed. This will stop the grinding.
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Home solutions for nighttime teeth grinding in adults?
Night Guards
Most people can benefit from a night guard. There are some store bought kits that you heat up and mold to your teeth, but as of yet I have not found a patient that uses them regularly. You really need to have them custom made for your teeth they are more snug. Even custom made ones find their way across the room in the middle of the night for the first few days or weeks. Eventually you get used to them they become part of your sleep routine.
Good luck
Reply:Get a consultation with an orthodontist..General dentist%26#039;s can make you a night guard to prevent premature wear of your teeth, but an orthodontist will be able to give you more options and my be able to stop the grinding with an apliance or recomended surgery. There are sometimes underlying problems to grinding your bite may be off and your body may be trying to adjust itself, the most comon is stress
Reply:A Dentist can take a mold of your mouth, and make you a mouth guard, that fits you properly. If the mouth guard fits, you won%26#039;t grind your teeth through it. Believe me, this will solve your nocturnal teeth grinding dilemma. Many people suffer, from the same problem as you do. fixing the problem can make troubled sleep, and pain in the head, and jaw, a thing of the past.
Reply:I have that problem, and for me it is apparently caused by being overstressed, because when I cut back a couple major stresses in my life, the problem lessened and eventually went away. Maybe there is some hugely stressful or irritating thing you could cut back. Is there some noise that could be irritating you as you sleep, like a humidifier?
Reply:There are no home %26quot;remedies%26quot;, per se.
Anything that makes you sleep better may help, but the key word is %26quot;may%26quot;.
By the way, BECKA 25 wrong from start to finish. I know this because I%26#039;m a dentist.
An orthodontist is LESS likely to address grinding problems than a general dentist, and no oral surgeon on this planet would perform any kind of surgery to alleviate grinding.
Reply:I stick my tongue between my teeth while I%26#039;m falling asleep.
Reply:Grinding is a form of tension being released when alseep. Learn to meditate before going to bed. This will stop the grinding.
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What causes teeth grinding overnight?
I wake up from my sleep at night because I grind my teeth - what causes it and how can I prevent it?
What causes teeth grinding overnight?
I do it as well and I went to the dentist and ended up paying $450 for a mouth guard that I could%26#039;ve bought at a sports store for $15. Save your money and buy one of the mouth guards that you can conform to your own mouth. It really works and I can definitely feel the difference in the morning when I would wear my mouth guard vs when I wouldn%26#039;t.
Reply:i see that ppl are telling this girl to talk to her Dr. about anxiety. please, don%26#039;t let any Dr. put you on Benzos for teeth grinding or any other reason. research natural remedies. THEY WORK AND ARE NOT ADDICTIVE!!!!! Report It
Reply:Stress has SO much to do with grinding of teeth. They sell things at the store, like a big mouthguard, and that is very helpful. They can be a bit expensive, but are very worth it.
Reply:stress and anxiety. Are you worrying too much? Stop worrying, and that will stop it. I know-- easier said than done! But I really do think that it is largely to do with stress, and to stop it, you need to relax a bit more.
Reply:What is teeth grinding?
Bruxism (teeth grinding) is a condition involving grinding or clenching of the teeth, often during sleep. Bruxism can be mild and occasional or can be so frequent or violent that the teeth are damaged.
What is the cause?
No one knows for certain why some children grind their teeth. Some think that it is because the child%26#039;s top and bottom teeth do not fit together comfortably. This discomfort causes the child to grind his teeth to make the teeth feel better and later turns into a bad habit. Others believe that children grind their teeth because they feel tense, fearful, or angry. Still others suggest that children could have an allergy or a nutritional problem.
The cause in some cases is abnormal dental occlusion (the way the upper and lower teeth fit together when the person shuts the mouth). More often, the disorder is associated with anxiety, tension, and suppressed anger. Bruxism is usually worse after intake of alcohol.
What are the symptoms?
teeth grinding, severe or very loud, that occurs during sleep
jaw clenching
jaw pain or earache (referred pain caused by violent jaw muscle contractions)
abnormal alignment of teeth
anxiety, stress, and tension
personality, suppressing anger
How common is tooth grinding?
Dental examinations of children show that 1 in 6 children have done some tooth grinding. Also, some parents report the behaviour even though their child%26#039;s teeth appear normal at the dentist. Altogether, 1 in every 3 children grind their teeth at some time in their childhood.
When does tooth grinding usually occur?
Almost all children that grind their teeth do it only at night. The behaviour is most common in children around the ages of 5 and 6; however, it can occur at any age. Grinding the teeth during the daytime should make parents more concerned than if the child is doing it only at night.
How is the diagnosis made?
Examination will rule out other disorders that may cause similar jaw pain or ear pain, including ear disorders such as otitis media, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and dental disorders. Detailed history may reveal abnormal stress or tension.
What is the treatment?
The goal of treatment is to prevent permanent damage to the teeth and reduce pain.
A night guard or protective dental appliance may be helpful if bruxism is severe enough to cause damage to the teeth or pain to jaw muscles. Orthodontic adjustment of the occlusion or bite pattern may be beneficial for some people.
Psychotherapy or counselling may help the afflicted person to express anger and deal with anxiety or stress. Relaxation or stress management techniques can be beneficial in reducing anxiety or stress. Avoidance of alcohol may be advised for some people.
Will the child%26#039;s teeth be harmed?
Usually the wear to teeth from grinding does not harm the teeth. The baby teeth (also called primary teeth) can show a lot of wear to their surfaces without causing pain or other problems. If the teeth get very worn down, dental problems, such as tooth infections, can occur.
What can I do to help my child?
If you or your child%26#039;s dentist sees wear on the tooth surface, it is important to make a special visit to a paediatric dentist. Dentists can polish the teeth to make them fit together more comfortably or make special devices for the mouth that are usually worn at night to keep your child from wearing away the teeth.
It is a good idea to help a child talk about what has caused tension, fear, or anger before going to bed. Do this in the course of the bedtime routine. For example, when your child is telling you about his day, ask some questions about how those events made him feel. While this may or may not help the child with tooth grinding, it does let him know that you care about how he feels. It is probably best not to draw attention to the tooth grinding itself.
Most children will stop tooth grinding on their own without the need for special treatments. Mention tooth grinding to your child%26#039;s dentist at your child%26#039;s next regular appointment.
How to prevent it?
Stress reduction and anxiety management may reduce bruxism in persons prone to the condition.
What is the prognosis?
Bruxism is not a dangerous disorder. However, it can cause permanent damage to the teeth and uncomfortable jaw pain or ear pain.
Hope the information is useful to u.
Reply:stress and bad dreams. For the stress try to relax. Ask for doctor advise if you think you are too anxious and stressful.
Reply:Yes, it is definitely to do with anxiety/stress/tension and even possibly agression or anger. I would recommend dealing with the cause of the problem (which could be a minor upset in your life that you haven%26#039;t even recognised or something more obvious such as people at work etc). If you know of some things in your life that may be causing you distress in some way then i would recommend addressing them as best you can. Whether the cause be something you are very aware of or not i would also really recommend doing some basic mediation (sitting or lying comfortably and mentally relaxing all your muscles and focusing on quieting your mind with your eyes closed, or possibly focusing at a spot on the wall/ceiling or a candle and consciously thinking of nothing other than what you are looking at) - But don%26#039;t force yourself too hard by really staring and not blinking or you may build up tension. There are many other methods but i would keep them basic because it sounds very much like you need to subconsciously relax and maybe treat yourself to something you don%26#039;t usually do. I hope that helps.
Reply:my partner dose it and hes been doing it as a kid, buy a mouth gaurd
Reply:Stress can cause you to grind your teeth. Get a night guard from your dentist. It%26#039;s worth the money. When you grind your teeth heavily, you can mess up the vertical dimension of your mouth. Vertical dimension is the measurement of the superior-inferior relationship between the maxilla and the mandible when the teeth are situated in maximum intercuspation (biting down). Imagine someone with complete dentures smiling and biting down. Now, imagine the same person without the denture (ie w/o any teeth in their mouth) and biting all the way down. When a person%26#039;s vertical dimension changes, it can affect how old you look.
Reply:It%26#039;s a wonder my old man has any teeth left. He%26#039;s soooo loud %26amp; does it allllllll night. I can hear him from the otherside of the house %26amp; my old lady snores away next to him %26amp; puts up with it! Now I know what to buy him for Xmas, one of those guards suggested here, thanks guys!!! Now to stop the old ladys snoring? Hmmm?
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What causes teeth grinding overnight?
I do it as well and I went to the dentist and ended up paying $450 for a mouth guard that I could%26#039;ve bought at a sports store for $15. Save your money and buy one of the mouth guards that you can conform to your own mouth. It really works and I can definitely feel the difference in the morning when I would wear my mouth guard vs when I wouldn%26#039;t.
Reply:i see that ppl are telling this girl to talk to her Dr. about anxiety. please, don%26#039;t let any Dr. put you on Benzos for teeth grinding or any other reason. research natural remedies. THEY WORK AND ARE NOT ADDICTIVE!!!!! Report It
Reply:Stress has SO much to do with grinding of teeth. They sell things at the store, like a big mouthguard, and that is very helpful. They can be a bit expensive, but are very worth it.
Reply:stress and anxiety. Are you worrying too much? Stop worrying, and that will stop it. I know-- easier said than done! But I really do think that it is largely to do with stress, and to stop it, you need to relax a bit more.
Reply:What is teeth grinding?
Bruxism (teeth grinding) is a condition involving grinding or clenching of the teeth, often during sleep. Bruxism can be mild and occasional or can be so frequent or violent that the teeth are damaged.
What is the cause?
No one knows for certain why some children grind their teeth. Some think that it is because the child%26#039;s top and bottom teeth do not fit together comfortably. This discomfort causes the child to grind his teeth to make the teeth feel better and later turns into a bad habit. Others believe that children grind their teeth because they feel tense, fearful, or angry. Still others suggest that children could have an allergy or a nutritional problem.
The cause in some cases is abnormal dental occlusion (the way the upper and lower teeth fit together when the person shuts the mouth). More often, the disorder is associated with anxiety, tension, and suppressed anger. Bruxism is usually worse after intake of alcohol.
What are the symptoms?
teeth grinding, severe or very loud, that occurs during sleep
jaw clenching
jaw pain or earache (referred pain caused by violent jaw muscle contractions)
abnormal alignment of teeth
anxiety, stress, and tension
personality, suppressing anger
How common is tooth grinding?
Dental examinations of children show that 1 in 6 children have done some tooth grinding. Also, some parents report the behaviour even though their child%26#039;s teeth appear normal at the dentist. Altogether, 1 in every 3 children grind their teeth at some time in their childhood.
When does tooth grinding usually occur?
Almost all children that grind their teeth do it only at night. The behaviour is most common in children around the ages of 5 and 6; however, it can occur at any age. Grinding the teeth during the daytime should make parents more concerned than if the child is doing it only at night.
How is the diagnosis made?
Examination will rule out other disorders that may cause similar jaw pain or ear pain, including ear disorders such as otitis media, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and dental disorders. Detailed history may reveal abnormal stress or tension.
What is the treatment?
The goal of treatment is to prevent permanent damage to the teeth and reduce pain.
A night guard or protective dental appliance may be helpful if bruxism is severe enough to cause damage to the teeth or pain to jaw muscles. Orthodontic adjustment of the occlusion or bite pattern may be beneficial for some people.
Psychotherapy or counselling may help the afflicted person to express anger and deal with anxiety or stress. Relaxation or stress management techniques can be beneficial in reducing anxiety or stress. Avoidance of alcohol may be advised for some people.
Will the child%26#039;s teeth be harmed?
Usually the wear to teeth from grinding does not harm the teeth. The baby teeth (also called primary teeth) can show a lot of wear to their surfaces without causing pain or other problems. If the teeth get very worn down, dental problems, such as tooth infections, can occur.
What can I do to help my child?
If you or your child%26#039;s dentist sees wear on the tooth surface, it is important to make a special visit to a paediatric dentist. Dentists can polish the teeth to make them fit together more comfortably or make special devices for the mouth that are usually worn at night to keep your child from wearing away the teeth.
It is a good idea to help a child talk about what has caused tension, fear, or anger before going to bed. Do this in the course of the bedtime routine. For example, when your child is telling you about his day, ask some questions about how those events made him feel. While this may or may not help the child with tooth grinding, it does let him know that you care about how he feels. It is probably best not to draw attention to the tooth grinding itself.
Most children will stop tooth grinding on their own without the need for special treatments. Mention tooth grinding to your child%26#039;s dentist at your child%26#039;s next regular appointment.
How to prevent it?
Stress reduction and anxiety management may reduce bruxism in persons prone to the condition.
What is the prognosis?
Bruxism is not a dangerous disorder. However, it can cause permanent damage to the teeth and uncomfortable jaw pain or ear pain.
Hope the information is useful to u.
Reply:stress and bad dreams. For the stress try to relax. Ask for doctor advise if you think you are too anxious and stressful.
Reply:Yes, it is definitely to do with anxiety/stress/tension and even possibly agression or anger. I would recommend dealing with the cause of the problem (which could be a minor upset in your life that you haven%26#039;t even recognised or something more obvious such as people at work etc). If you know of some things in your life that may be causing you distress in some way then i would recommend addressing them as best you can. Whether the cause be something you are very aware of or not i would also really recommend doing some basic mediation (sitting or lying comfortably and mentally relaxing all your muscles and focusing on quieting your mind with your eyes closed, or possibly focusing at a spot on the wall/ceiling or a candle and consciously thinking of nothing other than what you are looking at) - But don%26#039;t force yourself too hard by really staring and not blinking or you may build up tension. There are many other methods but i would keep them basic because it sounds very much like you need to subconsciously relax and maybe treat yourself to something you don%26#039;t usually do. I hope that helps.
Reply:my partner dose it and hes been doing it as a kid, buy a mouth gaurd
Reply:Stress can cause you to grind your teeth. Get a night guard from your dentist. It%26#039;s worth the money. When you grind your teeth heavily, you can mess up the vertical dimension of your mouth. Vertical dimension is the measurement of the superior-inferior relationship between the maxilla and the mandible when the teeth are situated in maximum intercuspation (biting down). Imagine someone with complete dentures smiling and biting down. Now, imagine the same person without the denture (ie w/o any teeth in their mouth) and biting all the way down. When a person%26#039;s vertical dimension changes, it can affect how old you look.
Reply:It%26#039;s a wonder my old man has any teeth left. He%26#039;s soooo loud %26amp; does it allllllll night. I can hear him from the otherside of the house %26amp; my old lady snores away next to him %26amp; puts up with it! Now I know what to buy him for Xmas, one of those guards suggested here, thanks guys!!! Now to stop the old ladys snoring? Hmmm?
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Snoring and Teeth Grinding, Please Help!?
My girlfriend snores and grinds her teeth almost every night, I am really not sure how to help her, but I am getting less sleep every night and I%26#039;m almost at wits end.....Please Help!
Snoring and Teeth Grinding, Please Help!?
For the teeth grinding she needs to get a dental gaurd to wear at night. For the snoring she should see the doc to rule out sleep apnea or some other cause of her snoring that is correctable.
Reply:that%26#039;s called tmj and yes her medical should cover it. Not dental is a medical problem not a dental thing.
Grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the TMJ
Dislocation of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket
Presence of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the TMJ
Stress, which can cause a person to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth.
It could possibly be causing it.
Reply:ouch, get a new girlfriend
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Snoring and Teeth Grinding, Please Help!?
For the teeth grinding she needs to get a dental gaurd to wear at night. For the snoring she should see the doc to rule out sleep apnea or some other cause of her snoring that is correctable.
Reply:that%26#039;s called tmj and yes her medical should cover it. Not dental is a medical problem not a dental thing.
Grinding or clenching the teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the TMJ
Dislocation of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket
Presence of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the TMJ
Stress, which can cause a person to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench the teeth.
It could possibly be causing it.
Reply:ouch, get a new girlfriend
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What causes teeth grinding during sleep?
Could it be genetic? I know my father who is passed use to grind his teeth really bad and know I am doing it. I didnt realize how bad it was with me until a friend told me how loud it got while I was sleeping....
Besides gaurds are there and things (relaxation techniques) one can do before bed that could slowly correct the problem?
What causes teeth grinding during sleep?
Tooth grinding (also known as bruxism) is pretty common actually. It is in the same class of sleep problems (parasomnias) as sleepwalking and sleep talking. If it is really bad ask your dentist about solutions. There are some medications available if your grinding is really bad. Relaxation techniques might help if they bring down your overall stress level but probably not much. However- do be sure to get plenty of sleep (at least 8 hours) because sleep deprivation and alcohol (and stress) can make it occur more frequently.
Reply:Well I%26#039;m not sure about this being genetic, but I do know that you are causing a ton of damage to your teeth. You should visit a dentist who specializes in TMJ. They%26#039;ll have you fitted for a special appliance that you%26#039;ll need to wear at night to protect your teeth from the grinding. They%26#039;ll also go over a few exercises that will relieve some of the tension that clenching your jaw can cause. I suggest that you do this as soon as possible. Good Luck!
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Besides gaurds are there and things (relaxation techniques) one can do before bed that could slowly correct the problem?
What causes teeth grinding during sleep?
Tooth grinding (also known as bruxism) is pretty common actually. It is in the same class of sleep problems (parasomnias) as sleepwalking and sleep talking. If it is really bad ask your dentist about solutions. There are some medications available if your grinding is really bad. Relaxation techniques might help if they bring down your overall stress level but probably not much. However- do be sure to get plenty of sleep (at least 8 hours) because sleep deprivation and alcohol (and stress) can make it occur more frequently.
Reply:Well I%26#039;m not sure about this being genetic, but I do know that you are causing a ton of damage to your teeth. You should visit a dentist who specializes in TMJ. They%26#039;ll have you fitted for a special appliance that you%26#039;ll need to wear at night to protect your teeth from the grinding. They%26#039;ll also go over a few exercises that will relieve some of the tension that clenching your jaw can cause. I suggest that you do this as soon as possible. Good Luck!
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Repairing damage from Teeth Grinding?
What can I do? about 3 weeks I ago I had a seemingly minor cavity repaired with a filling. The filling turned out to be too high so I went to have it adjusted... and my dentist made it too short!! resulting in a uneven bite.
Due to the holiday season I could not find any dentists for the last 2 weeks and since then I have started to grind my teeth at night and now most of the teeth on my lower right hand side are a lot smoother than the other side. It isn%26#039;t causing any problems really but it just feels weird and I%26#039;m a bit worried about losing too much enamel.
Also some people have suggested to me that I should take legal action against my old dentist should I? One little filling has caused all this trouble...
Repairing damage from Teeth Grinding?
I disagree with Jojo.
You are NOT partly to blame. When a dentist completes a restoration, he should check your occlusion before you leave. He cannot rely on an accurate verbal response from YOU because YOU ARE FROZEN!
If the the tooth was overfilled, the dentist should have the skills to identify it and correct it before the patient leaves.
If the dentist reduces the filling too much, after checking the patient%26#039;s occlusion, he would have recognized that he reduced too much filling or enamel. He cannot merely send the patient home and hope he never hears from the patient again until the next recall appointment. If a dentist creates a problem, he has an ethical responsibility to correct the problem.
Every time a dentist works on a tooth, he must first document the problem he is about to remedy. He must document whether or not freezing was used and the material he chose to fill the tooth with.
He must document the RETURN of the patient for occlusal adjustment and document the fact that the reason for the patient%26#039;s return was because the filling was too high.
If the patient returns AGAIN, he must now document her complaint regarding malocclusion and grinding along with the associated wear patterns. He must document that the patient believed that too much filling or emamel was reduced at the previous visit.
If his previously existing documentation PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE RESTORATION is accurate, he would have the wear patterns already documented IF they were already there prior to the patient%26#039;s current complaint. If the wear patterns are indeed the result of his over-reduction of a filling, then there would be NO previous record of occlusal wear. The patient would at this point HAVE A LEGAL CASE.
When a patient clenches and grinds the teeth, the following is a list of events that can occur:
- wear facets, noted by smooth, flat bevelled surfaces on the tooth, or, circular, smooth indentations on the chewing (occlusal) surfaces.
- incisal wear, which is wear on the biting edges of your front teeth, upper or lower.
- enamel fractures which might not be immediately evident (which is why you might want to retain a lawyer)
- enamel cusps breaking off
- dentin exposure and resulting hypersensitivity to biting on seeds, nuts and similarly textured foods as well as sensitivity to sweets and some acidic foods
- dentin exposure which makes the tooth more susceptible to decay because dentin is softer than enamel
- TMJ dysfunction
- aching teeth
- over the long term you can experience bone loss around the roots of your teeth
- over the long term you can cause various teeth to abscess which would require root canal therapy followed by the placement of porcelain crowns.
- over the long term you can experience shifting teeth
- worn teeth will require restorations that can range from amalgam or resin fillings all the way to porcelain crowns
Whether or not you persue this from a legal standpoint is entirely up to you. If you do, do it because you feel that the consequences of his dentistry HAS caused you real harm, that you DO see significant changes in your occlusion and physical appearance (wear) on your teeth.
The cost of a lawyer is negligible compared to the cost of ongoing dental care that resulted from neglect.
You also have the option of writing a letter that contains your concerns and experiences to the dentist%26#039;s licencing body. They cannot provide you with money, but they can investigate your case and order ongoing treatment to mitigate the damage to your teeth even if you choose to have the services provided elsewhere.
***** Grinding teeth, other than the one just filled, in order to correct the occlusion is completely unacceptable!!! This is particularly true if there was NO MALOCCLUSION prior to the placement of the restoration!!! The dentist just dug himself an even DEEPER HOLE from a legal standpoint!!!***
Reply:you will get used to it wait til you get older it only gets worse so brush brush brush
Reply:Taking legal action also costs money. Its not as simple as filing a complaint. The more practical recourse is to simply demand that your dentist make the necessary adjustment.
In fairness to your old dentist, as fas as I know, making a cavity filling is more or less subjective, because the patient is the one who %26quot;feels%26quot; more if the repair was done right. There really is no standard, each person%26#039;s dental condition is more or less unique to the individual. (That is why it is also considered as an identification of the person). Having said that, then I%26#039;m pretty sure when you had your cavity repair, your dentist instructed you to close your mouth and bite if the repair was ok. You are also in part to blame if you said yes.
About the teeth grinding - a dental appliance - a mouthguard - molded to your bite could be a solution. It%26#039;s custom built to your fit. I am using one, because I have the same problem. You are right, you can lose too much enamel.
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Due to the holiday season I could not find any dentists for the last 2 weeks and since then I have started to grind my teeth at night and now most of the teeth on my lower right hand side are a lot smoother than the other side. It isn%26#039;t causing any problems really but it just feels weird and I%26#039;m a bit worried about losing too much enamel.
Also some people have suggested to me that I should take legal action against my old dentist should I? One little filling has caused all this trouble...
Repairing damage from Teeth Grinding?
I disagree with Jojo.
You are NOT partly to blame. When a dentist completes a restoration, he should check your occlusion before you leave. He cannot rely on an accurate verbal response from YOU because YOU ARE FROZEN!
If the the tooth was overfilled, the dentist should have the skills to identify it and correct it before the patient leaves.
If the dentist reduces the filling too much, after checking the patient%26#039;s occlusion, he would have recognized that he reduced too much filling or enamel. He cannot merely send the patient home and hope he never hears from the patient again until the next recall appointment. If a dentist creates a problem, he has an ethical responsibility to correct the problem.
Every time a dentist works on a tooth, he must first document the problem he is about to remedy. He must document whether or not freezing was used and the material he chose to fill the tooth with.
He must document the RETURN of the patient for occlusal adjustment and document the fact that the reason for the patient%26#039;s return was because the filling was too high.
If the patient returns AGAIN, he must now document her complaint regarding malocclusion and grinding along with the associated wear patterns. He must document that the patient believed that too much filling or emamel was reduced at the previous visit.
If his previously existing documentation PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE RESTORATION is accurate, he would have the wear patterns already documented IF they were already there prior to the patient%26#039;s current complaint. If the wear patterns are indeed the result of his over-reduction of a filling, then there would be NO previous record of occlusal wear. The patient would at this point HAVE A LEGAL CASE.
When a patient clenches and grinds the teeth, the following is a list of events that can occur:
- wear facets, noted by smooth, flat bevelled surfaces on the tooth, or, circular, smooth indentations on the chewing (occlusal) surfaces.
- incisal wear, which is wear on the biting edges of your front teeth, upper or lower.
- enamel fractures which might not be immediately evident (which is why you might want to retain a lawyer)
- enamel cusps breaking off
- dentin exposure and resulting hypersensitivity to biting on seeds, nuts and similarly textured foods as well as sensitivity to sweets and some acidic foods
- dentin exposure which makes the tooth more susceptible to decay because dentin is softer than enamel
- TMJ dysfunction
- aching teeth
- over the long term you can experience bone loss around the roots of your teeth
- over the long term you can cause various teeth to abscess which would require root canal therapy followed by the placement of porcelain crowns.
- over the long term you can experience shifting teeth
- worn teeth will require restorations that can range from amalgam or resin fillings all the way to porcelain crowns
Whether or not you persue this from a legal standpoint is entirely up to you. If you do, do it because you feel that the consequences of his dentistry HAS caused you real harm, that you DO see significant changes in your occlusion and physical appearance (wear) on your teeth.
The cost of a lawyer is negligible compared to the cost of ongoing dental care that resulted from neglect.
You also have the option of writing a letter that contains your concerns and experiences to the dentist%26#039;s licencing body. They cannot provide you with money, but they can investigate your case and order ongoing treatment to mitigate the damage to your teeth even if you choose to have the services provided elsewhere.
***** Grinding teeth, other than the one just filled, in order to correct the occlusion is completely unacceptable!!! This is particularly true if there was NO MALOCCLUSION prior to the placement of the restoration!!! The dentist just dug himself an even DEEPER HOLE from a legal standpoint!!!***
Reply:you will get used to it wait til you get older it only gets worse so brush brush brush
Reply:Taking legal action also costs money. Its not as simple as filing a complaint. The more practical recourse is to simply demand that your dentist make the necessary adjustment.
In fairness to your old dentist, as fas as I know, making a cavity filling is more or less subjective, because the patient is the one who %26quot;feels%26quot; more if the repair was done right. There really is no standard, each person%26#039;s dental condition is more or less unique to the individual. (That is why it is also considered as an identification of the person). Having said that, then I%26#039;m pretty sure when you had your cavity repair, your dentist instructed you to close your mouth and bite if the repair was ok. You are also in part to blame if you said yes.
About the teeth grinding - a dental appliance - a mouthguard - molded to your bite could be a solution. It%26#039;s custom built to your fit. I am using one, because I have the same problem. You are right, you can lose too much enamel.
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Can problems with teeth grinding affect and cause muscle twitching / pressure around nose / eyes?
Could this also be caused by TMJ, a condition I am pretty sure I have yet not confirmed by a physician (I also grind my teeth at night)? I have pressure / sensitivity in my upper teeth which radiates throughout the front of my face under my nose. Could this also be caused by looking too long at a computer screen, or lack of glasses (which I am getting an exam for today)?
Can problems with teeth grinding affect and cause muscle twitching / pressure around nose / eyes?
All of which you describe could be the result of the teeth grinding. The teeth grinding causes all the muscle in the head/face to tighten and spasm. You should seek medical advice on this asap. Good luck and God Bless.
Reply:All I can tell you is that I have experienced involuntary teeth grinding for my whole life and a lot of times I didn%26#039;t even realize I was doing it. It grinds down your teeth(very very slowly) but I have never experienced anything else that could be related to that abnormality.
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Can problems with teeth grinding affect and cause muscle twitching / pressure around nose / eyes?
All of which you describe could be the result of the teeth grinding. The teeth grinding causes all the muscle in the head/face to tighten and spasm. You should seek medical advice on this asap. Good luck and God Bless.
Reply:All I can tell you is that I have experienced involuntary teeth grinding for my whole life and a lot of times I didn%26#039;t even realize I was doing it. It grinds down your teeth(very very slowly) but I have never experienced anything else that could be related to that abnormality.
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Another teeth grinding question?
I know I grind my teeth. now my one ear is tickly and weird sometimes. The Specialist suggested a splinth. and a panoramic x-ray, I had done. I probably have TMJ and now have to go to the orthodonist to get fitted for the thing because when I close my mouth all the way it feel a little tension in the jaw. I think due to the way they rearranged my bite when I was 12 and had braces. My dentist kinda agreed this might be the problem. the ear thing is a total drag. Anyone ever have this problem???
thank you very much.
Another teeth grinding question?
Yep, had the same problem. Lots of ear ringing when the grinding is bad.
did you wear your retainer at night after you had your braces?
The top guard to sleep in helped me.
Get a lot of sleep. When I%26#039;m too tired, I grind more. Forget the gum. I miss that.
Try to relax your jaw. That is not as easy as it sounds.
If you are young you have a good possiblity of getting past it.
Mine doesn%26#039;t stay bad all the time.
Wear ear muffs, in cold wind.
If your room is dry, get a humidifier. The sinus seems to have an effect on how much I grind. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s the most important thing, but it does help with the ear thing. Don%26#039;t worry you are not goin deaf. If it bothers you when you sleep get a sound machine, play it low, you will relax more during your sleep.
Good Luck.
Reply:I grind my teeth too. One dentist said that he couldn%26#039;t believe how hard I must grind my teeth (as my gold crown was almost worn down smooth).
The splint is a live saver....but I don%26#039;t have any related ear problems. Sorry.
Good luck to you!
Reply:i grind my teeth a lot and i also have the problem when i wake up in the morning mine usually goes away after a while ive never went and hand it checked out by a dr before
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thank you very much.
Another teeth grinding question?
Yep, had the same problem. Lots of ear ringing when the grinding is bad.
did you wear your retainer at night after you had your braces?
The top guard to sleep in helped me.
Get a lot of sleep. When I%26#039;m too tired, I grind more. Forget the gum. I miss that.
Try to relax your jaw. That is not as easy as it sounds.
If you are young you have a good possiblity of getting past it.
Mine doesn%26#039;t stay bad all the time.
Wear ear muffs, in cold wind.
If your room is dry, get a humidifier. The sinus seems to have an effect on how much I grind. I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s the most important thing, but it does help with the ear thing. Don%26#039;t worry you are not goin deaf. If it bothers you when you sleep get a sound machine, play it low, you will relax more during your sleep.
Good Luck.
Reply:I grind my teeth too. One dentist said that he couldn%26#039;t believe how hard I must grind my teeth (as my gold crown was almost worn down smooth).
The splint is a live saver....but I don%26#039;t have any related ear problems. Sorry.
Good luck to you!
Reply:i grind my teeth a lot and i also have the problem when i wake up in the morning mine usually goes away after a while ive never went and hand it checked out by a dr before
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Dogs teeth grinding?
Female indoor 9 mnth golden retriever pup grinds her teeth she%26#039;s been to the vet why would she be doing this?
Dogs teeth grinding?
Id be annoyed if they shoved a thermometer in my as-s too.
Reply:Teething hurts. It could be that, it could be any number of things. What did your vet say?
Reply:I think the x-raying of the jaw is the most logical thing to do. She could have some teeth not lining up, or something else going on with the jaw line. The next thing I would go with is something neurological causing the teeth grinding.
Other possible causes can be:
- gastroentestinal problem
- an inflamatory issue
Reply:thats what I thought when my daughter at seven was grinding her teeth....dogs get stressed too, they can also have jaw alighnment issues and teeth problems....the trouble isn%26#039;t why she is doing it but how to stop it if you even can.
Reply:You know, one of my shelties grinds his teeth too. But, he only does it when he is nervous or bored, I havent figured out how to get him to stop. Its just a habit of his. I would suggest maybe putting a tiny squirt of lemon juice in her mouth every time she does that (if hers is a habit like Aces, if its constant then x-rays are what I suggest) and eventually she will learn that whenever she grinds it makes a bad taste in her mouth. I honstestly have never figured out what Aces deal was... its just a nervous habit I guess..
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Dogs teeth grinding?
Id be annoyed if they shoved a thermometer in my as-s too.
Reply:Teething hurts. It could be that, it could be any number of things. What did your vet say?
Reply:I think the x-raying of the jaw is the most logical thing to do. She could have some teeth not lining up, or something else going on with the jaw line. The next thing I would go with is something neurological causing the teeth grinding.
Other possible causes can be:
- gastroentestinal problem
- an inflamatory issue
Reply:thats what I thought when my daughter at seven was grinding her teeth....dogs get stressed too, they can also have jaw alighnment issues and teeth problems....the trouble isn%26#039;t why she is doing it but how to stop it if you even can.
Reply:You know, one of my shelties grinds his teeth too. But, he only does it when he is nervous or bored, I havent figured out how to get him to stop. Its just a habit of his. I would suggest maybe putting a tiny squirt of lemon juice in her mouth every time she does that (if hers is a habit like Aces, if its constant then x-rays are what I suggest) and eventually she will learn that whenever she grinds it makes a bad taste in her mouth. I honstestly have never figured out what Aces deal was... its just a nervous habit I guess..
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Teeth Grinding during sleep, can anyone help pls?
My 6 yrs old son grinds his teeth quite intensely during sleeping in the night. Doctor has given him twice course of stomach worms but nothing came out.
can anyone help please.
Teeth Grinding during sleep, can anyone help pls?
I grind my teeth. It was due to stress. I got a night guard that I sleep with at night. If you can%26#039;t get one from the dentist (which you may need to for his size) you can get one from a drug store near the toothpaste, about $20.00.
Reply:Sorry, I am not convinced that it%26#039;s the best answer. Report It
Reply:Get those sports teeth guards. That helps with bruxism
Reply:They have %26#039;night guards%26#039; that are like the old retainers to help stop this grinding. Might have to check with his dentist and get one made. I never knew of stomach worms being associated with grinding!
Reply:See a dentist. They can fit him with a custom mouth piece to help reduce the grinding or at least the effect it has on his teeth.
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can anyone help please.
Teeth Grinding during sleep, can anyone help pls?
I grind my teeth. It was due to stress. I got a night guard that I sleep with at night. If you can%26#039;t get one from the dentist (which you may need to for his size) you can get one from a drug store near the toothpaste, about $20.00.
Reply:Sorry, I am not convinced that it%26#039;s the best answer. Report It
Reply:Get those sports teeth guards. That helps with bruxism
Reply:They have %26#039;night guards%26#039; that are like the old retainers to help stop this grinding. Might have to check with his dentist and get one made. I never knew of stomach worms being associated with grinding!
Reply:See a dentist. They can fit him with a custom mouth piece to help reduce the grinding or at least the effect it has on his teeth.
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Dogs teeth grinding and chattering?
My 4 year old dog grinds and chatters his teeth after smelling other animals and where they have been. I just took him to the vet 2 months ago and his teeth is fine.
Dogs teeth grinding and chattering?
It%26#039;s just their way of processing smells that they come across.. The Jacob%26#039;s organ in the roof of their mouth gives them more information on smells.
Reply:Most dogs do this.It%26#039;s how they smell the other animal%26#039;s scent.Cats will open their mouths and make a weird face.It%26#039;s normal.
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Dogs teeth grinding and chattering?
It%26#039;s just their way of processing smells that they come across.. The Jacob%26#039;s organ in the roof of their mouth gives them more information on smells.
Reply:Most dogs do this.It%26#039;s how they smell the other animal%26#039;s scent.Cats will open their mouths and make a weird face.It%26#039;s normal.
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Teeth grinding...why? Any cure?
I grind my teeth badly in my sleep. I know it%26#039;s not stress which is the usual excuse. Any ideas on a cure because I%26#039;ll have no teeth left before long!
Teeth grinding...why? Any cure?
A lot of dentists will swear and argue with you that you can%26#039;t make yourself stop, but my husband did. He used to grind his teeth in his sleep pretty bad. He stopped chewing gum through the day and consistently focused on not grinding or clenching his teeth. It took a couple months, but he%26#039;s pretty much stopped grinding. His dentist still doesn%26#039;t believe him. You just have to pick up and notice when you grind through the day. Your mind focusing on that and actively trying to stop the reflex will help trigger your mind to stop yourself while you sleep.
The night guards that dentists give you (around $500 if you have insurance) only prevent damage to your teeth from grinding, it does NOT prevent you from doing it. The grinding action can still lead to TMJ even with a guard.
Reply:speak to your dentist you can get a guard you wear at night to stop it
Reply:The only reason I know is stress. You might not think you are stressed but something deep down might be bothering you.
Reply:Talk to your dentist. There are inserts you can wear at night to help.
Reply:They actually make mouth guards you can purchase to wear at night that will keep your teeth aligned.
Reply:You will have to see your dentist. My other half and young son do it and it sounds terrible. You will be able to get a mouth guard. Good Luck.
Reply:Deal with the stress and especially anger in your life. Also you should have your dentist/doctor give you an TMJ screening to make sure that there isn%26#039;t a larger issue.
I have been a lifelong teeth grinder (bruxist). The only thing that seemed to help me with it was happiness and joy finally eroded whatever made me grind.
Reply:go to the dentist and talk to him/her about it. They have these retainers or whatever you call them you can put in your mouth when you go to sleep so you don%26#039;t grind your teeth. you could probably ask some store associate where they are in the store and theyll tell u
Reply:wear a gum shield to bed!
Reply:my husband grinds his teeth,its like running ya fingers down a chalk board,it goes through me,
he seems to do it worse...the week before his pay day,(i have no idea why)LOL.no honest,think it the idea of me spending money,heheh,
but he says hes done it since he was a kid,
so yes i agree with the answers on here,its stress,there is a medical term for it,
good luck with the teeth
Reply:try wearing a nightguard
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Teeth grinding...why? Any cure?
A lot of dentists will swear and argue with you that you can%26#039;t make yourself stop, but my husband did. He used to grind his teeth in his sleep pretty bad. He stopped chewing gum through the day and consistently focused on not grinding or clenching his teeth. It took a couple months, but he%26#039;s pretty much stopped grinding. His dentist still doesn%26#039;t believe him. You just have to pick up and notice when you grind through the day. Your mind focusing on that and actively trying to stop the reflex will help trigger your mind to stop yourself while you sleep.
The night guards that dentists give you (around $500 if you have insurance) only prevent damage to your teeth from grinding, it does NOT prevent you from doing it. The grinding action can still lead to TMJ even with a guard.
Reply:speak to your dentist you can get a guard you wear at night to stop it
Reply:The only reason I know is stress. You might not think you are stressed but something deep down might be bothering you.
Reply:Talk to your dentist. There are inserts you can wear at night to help.
Reply:They actually make mouth guards you can purchase to wear at night that will keep your teeth aligned.
Reply:You will have to see your dentist. My other half and young son do it and it sounds terrible. You will be able to get a mouth guard. Good Luck.
Reply:Deal with the stress and especially anger in your life. Also you should have your dentist/doctor give you an TMJ screening to make sure that there isn%26#039;t a larger issue.
I have been a lifelong teeth grinder (bruxist). The only thing that seemed to help me with it was happiness and joy finally eroded whatever made me grind.
Reply:go to the dentist and talk to him/her about it. They have these retainers or whatever you call them you can put in your mouth when you go to sleep so you don%26#039;t grind your teeth. you could probably ask some store associate where they are in the store and theyll tell u
Reply:wear a gum shield to bed!
Reply:my husband grinds his teeth,its like running ya fingers down a chalk board,it goes through me,
he seems to do it worse...the week before his pay day,(i have no idea why)LOL.no honest,think it the idea of me spending money,heheh,
but he says hes done it since he was a kid,
so yes i agree with the answers on here,its stress,there is a medical term for it,
good luck with the teeth
Reply:try wearing a nightguard
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Teeth grinding problem...?
My four year old son grinds his teeth in his sleep at night and I am afraid that he will damage his teeth. Is there a solution to stop this?
Teeth grinding problem...?
Night guards are not indicated for 4 year olds. There is not alot you can do for now, hopefully as he gets his permanent dentition he will discontinue the habit. Good Luck
Reply:go to the dentist%26#039;s and get a night gaurd. he can wear it all his life. that%26#039;s what i use.
Reply:I grind my teeth in my sleep also. it can be caused by several things (stress, medication, etc.)
I have calmed it down alot by wearing a mouthguard (mine is custom made because of the shape of my teeth, but many people can wear the standard ones you can find in a sports store that you mold yourself) to sleep, i take calcium (which eases the jaw pain in the morning), and try to reduce stress as much as possible.
I%26#039;d talk to his dentist though, i%26#039;m sure he can recommend something more specific for your son...especially because he%26#039;s a child and things may be different for children as far as treatment is concerned.
Reply:I use a mouthguard that my dentist made for me. It helps with the grinding.
Take your son to the dentist for a guard, they will customize it to his mouth and teeth.
Reply:as long as the teeth aren%26#039;t down to gum level he will be fine. some kids do this as a soothing type thing, like a pacifier.
once he is an adult and has all his adult, if he is still grinding then he can get a mouth guard.
from now till then you can buy the sports guard type ones at the store if he will even stand to have it in his mouth.
if he is 4, he should be seeing a dentist every 6 months so make an appointment.
Reply:put something that big in is mouth and let him chew on it like a
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Teeth grinding problem...?
Night guards are not indicated for 4 year olds. There is not alot you can do for now, hopefully as he gets his permanent dentition he will discontinue the habit. Good Luck
Reply:go to the dentist%26#039;s and get a night gaurd. he can wear it all his life. that%26#039;s what i use.
Reply:I grind my teeth in my sleep also. it can be caused by several things (stress, medication, etc.)
I have calmed it down alot by wearing a mouthguard (mine is custom made because of the shape of my teeth, but many people can wear the standard ones you can find in a sports store that you mold yourself) to sleep, i take calcium (which eases the jaw pain in the morning), and try to reduce stress as much as possible.
I%26#039;d talk to his dentist though, i%26#039;m sure he can recommend something more specific for your son...especially because he%26#039;s a child and things may be different for children as far as treatment is concerned.
Reply:I use a mouthguard that my dentist made for me. It helps with the grinding.
Take your son to the dentist for a guard, they will customize it to his mouth and teeth.
Reply:as long as the teeth aren%26#039;t down to gum level he will be fine. some kids do this as a soothing type thing, like a pacifier.
once he is an adult and has all his adult, if he is still grinding then he can get a mouth guard.
from now till then you can buy the sports guard type ones at the store if he will even stand to have it in his mouth.
if he is 4, he should be seeing a dentist every 6 months so make an appointment.
Reply:put something that big in is mouth and let him chew on it like a
night guard
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Teeth Grinding... What can you do about it?
I have been told by my boyfriend that I grind my teeth when I sleep. I am 21 years old. I have no idea how long I have been doing it or how bad it is. I do not have medical insurance so I cant go to a doctor. What exactly could this do to my teeth? What can I do about it? Thanks for your help!
Teeth Grinding... What can you do about it?
Teeth grinding is a cause of suppressed stress caused during the day.
The way it effects your teeth is that they get cracked and eventually break off.
I suggest you got to Sports Authority. They have these things ( Sorry I can%26#039;t remember what its called, but was recommended by my dentist for the same reason) which you put in your mouth when you go to bed. It%26#039;s made out of soft rubber material, so at night when you%26#039;re grinding it takes the pressure off your teeth.
Good luck!
Reply:Hi! My boyfriend is a teeth grinder. If you go to the dentist they can give you a %26quot;mouthguard%26quot; ( you probably can just pick one up at a sport store - it%26#039;s the same thing). This will help, with the sound and will not wear away your teeth!
Good luck :)
Reply:My dentist recommended that she could fit me with a mouth guard to wear when I sleep. My guess is if you don%26#039;t have money for that, try buying an athletic mouth guard? It can wear your teeth down, and also give you headaches.
Reply:look at a pharmacy for something called night guard. Silicon insert you put in your mouth at night to protect your teeth. ask the pharmacist.
Dentist will sell you but will cost much more.
Reply:It wears down your teeth and can increase your chances of cavities. If you go to a doctor he will give you a tray to wear at night so you don%26#039;t harm your teeth.
Reply:You can get a mouth guard at the store. These form to you mouth and prevent the upper and lower teeth from touching. You really should get this as grinding can cause your teeth to wear down, become loose, damaging not only the the teeth but gums as well.
Reply:If you keep doing it, over the years it can wear your teeth down and actually affect your appearance by giving you a weaker-looking jawline or chin. (I know because it happened to me...) Your dentist can fit you with an appliance to wear at night, or you can even buy cheaper versions in the toothpaste section of places like Target (but I think the ones the dentist makes are probably better, because they%26#039;re designed to fit your mouth correctly)
Reply:Till the time you are able to get psychological problem identified, custom (dentist) made mouthguard is the right solution for a long term protection to your teeth.
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Teeth Grinding... What can you do about it?
Teeth grinding is a cause of suppressed stress caused during the day.
The way it effects your teeth is that they get cracked and eventually break off.
I suggest you got to Sports Authority. They have these things ( Sorry I can%26#039;t remember what its called, but was recommended by my dentist for the same reason) which you put in your mouth when you go to bed. It%26#039;s made out of soft rubber material, so at night when you%26#039;re grinding it takes the pressure off your teeth.
Good luck!
Reply:Hi! My boyfriend is a teeth grinder. If you go to the dentist they can give you a %26quot;mouthguard%26quot; ( you probably can just pick one up at a sport store - it%26#039;s the same thing). This will help, with the sound and will not wear away your teeth!
Good luck :)
Reply:My dentist recommended that she could fit me with a mouth guard to wear when I sleep. My guess is if you don%26#039;t have money for that, try buying an athletic mouth guard? It can wear your teeth down, and also give you headaches.
Reply:look at a pharmacy for something called night guard. Silicon insert you put in your mouth at night to protect your teeth. ask the pharmacist.
Dentist will sell you but will cost much more.
Reply:It wears down your teeth and can increase your chances of cavities. If you go to a doctor he will give you a tray to wear at night so you don%26#039;t harm your teeth.
Reply:You can get a mouth guard at the store. These form to you mouth and prevent the upper and lower teeth from touching. You really should get this as grinding can cause your teeth to wear down, become loose, damaging not only the the teeth but gums as well.
Reply:If you keep doing it, over the years it can wear your teeth down and actually affect your appearance by giving you a weaker-looking jawline or chin. (I know because it happened to me...) Your dentist can fit you with an appliance to wear at night, or you can even buy cheaper versions in the toothpaste section of places like Target (but I think the ones the dentist makes are probably better, because they%26#039;re designed to fit your mouth correctly)
Reply:Till the time you are able to get psychological problem identified, custom (dentist) made mouthguard is the right solution for a long term protection to your teeth.
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Teeth Grinding? What should I do?
I%26#039;m a terrible teeth grinder. I grind, I clench... My teeth are super sensitive, and recently, my right jaw is very, very sore. Everytime I try to chew on that side, my jaw kills! All the way up to my ear! It seems to lessen up if I force myself to chew on that side for awhile, but it goes right back to being sore.
What should I do? The dentist will just tell me to wear a bite splint, and I just can%26#039;t. I take it out in my sleep and don%26#039;t even realize it.
Teeth Grinding? What should I do?
I%26#039;ve treated many patients with similar symptoms. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic, and there is a special technique that is used by some chiropractors to help %26quot;TMJ%26quot; and grinding. Look at the website www.sorsi.com to find a doctor near you or go to my website at www.healinghandschiro.com.
Reply:Listen to your dentist! I avoided wearing a night guard and ended up needing not one but two crowns. Unless you have the most awesome dental insurance in the world, the inconvenience of a bite guard is not worth the multi-thousand-dollar expense. The type of night guard I wear fits snugly on my upper teeth so it won%26#039;t pop off while I sleep. Ask your dentist what your options are.
Reply:Sounds like TMJ, tembromandibular joint disorder. Get specially fitted for a guard, you won%26#039;t regret it later in life. Get treated for TMJ.
Reply:You probably have TMJ. I have the same problem. unfortunately, there%26#039;s not much you can do other than getting braces to reset your teeth alignment and if that doesn%26#039;t work, they can break your jaw %26amp; re-aligne it. Other than that, you have to get used of wearin a night guard and occassionally use a hot compress on your jaw. If you don%26#039;t like the night guard you have, try a different brand, they all fit differently. Maybe you%26#039;ll find one you like better.
Reply:You have to use a night guard/bite splint. People do tend to take them out of their mouths for a few days sometimes, but that will stop.
Reply:Dr. Sam is right on as usual. Have you ever tried wearing a night guard? If so, how many nights did you attempt to wear it? Was it a custom made guard? Many patients tell me that for about a week they woke up with the night guard out of their mouths but after that, it was no problem.
Reply:Just keep trying to wear ur niteguard. It is very important, you will end up needing more dental work in the future if you don%26#039;t wear it.
Reply:Take Dr Sam and Justine%26#039;s advice. I wear my nightguard and sometimes I do take it out during my sleep but it does help.
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What should I do? The dentist will just tell me to wear a bite splint, and I just can%26#039;t. I take it out in my sleep and don%26#039;t even realize it.
Teeth Grinding? What should I do?
I%26#039;ve treated many patients with similar symptoms. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic, and there is a special technique that is used by some chiropractors to help %26quot;TMJ%26quot; and grinding. Look at the website www.sorsi.com to find a doctor near you or go to my website at www.healinghandschiro.com.
Reply:Listen to your dentist! I avoided wearing a night guard and ended up needing not one but two crowns. Unless you have the most awesome dental insurance in the world, the inconvenience of a bite guard is not worth the multi-thousand-dollar expense. The type of night guard I wear fits snugly on my upper teeth so it won%26#039;t pop off while I sleep. Ask your dentist what your options are.
Reply:Sounds like TMJ, tembromandibular joint disorder. Get specially fitted for a guard, you won%26#039;t regret it later in life. Get treated for TMJ.
Reply:You probably have TMJ. I have the same problem. unfortunately, there%26#039;s not much you can do other than getting braces to reset your teeth alignment and if that doesn%26#039;t work, they can break your jaw %26amp; re-aligne it. Other than that, you have to get used of wearin a night guard and occassionally use a hot compress on your jaw. If you don%26#039;t like the night guard you have, try a different brand, they all fit differently. Maybe you%26#039;ll find one you like better.
Reply:You have to use a night guard/bite splint. People do tend to take them out of their mouths for a few days sometimes, but that will stop.
Reply:Dr. Sam is right on as usual. Have you ever tried wearing a night guard? If so, how many nights did you attempt to wear it? Was it a custom made guard? Many patients tell me that for about a week they woke up with the night guard out of their mouths but after that, it was no problem.
Reply:Just keep trying to wear ur niteguard. It is very important, you will end up needing more dental work in the future if you don%26#039;t wear it.
Reply:Take Dr Sam and Justine%26#039;s advice. I wear my nightguard and sometimes I do take it out during my sleep but it does help.
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Help me please!How to get rid of the teeth grinding problem in night?!?
Hi guys, i need your help. My husband has teeth grinding problem in the nights. If any of you guys have also gone through this, then i would like to know, how do i help him get rid of this habit? Are there any very good tips and home remedies for this problem. I would appreciate and b thankful if anyone helps me out !
Help me please!How to get rid of the teeth grinding problem in night?!?
You can try the store bought appliance, either found in the dental section or the athletic mouthguard. They are not as easy to wear, but it is a cheap alternative that many people have good results with. My office now recommends a very small appliance called the NTI. The website for it is: http://www.nti-tss.com. This is made from an impression by your dentist and sent to a lab. Depending on where you live will determine how much they are. In my office in AR. they are $500 or so. Not all dentistis know about this appliance, but most have some version they use.
Reply:Just go to a sporting goods store %26amp; get a mouthgaurd that foot ball players use. Wear it while he%26#039;s sleeping it helps.
Reply:yes my dentist told me thats what I do, I was completly unaware that i was doing it, but my teeth are really worn down. the dentist may be able to give him a plate to wear at night, im supposed to wear one.
Reply:Get a tooth guard.
Reply:Walmart sells a clear soft mouth insert to prevent nightime teeth grinding. It%26#039;s in the toothpaste section. My son was waking with headaches and jaw pain. He bought the insert and has been pain free ever since. It is also %26quot;breaking%26quot; the habit as well. Not very expensive, and it works for him. Good luck.
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Reply:I had the same problem and a dentist finally figured out how to solve my problem and give my wife a better nights sleep, he molded teeth guards for me to wear at night and every few months or so I have to get new ones from grinding them through so much but it%26#039;s a temporary solution to the deeper problem for now. A sleep study can help determine why and if he needs medications to relax his jaw movements. Stress was my factor in teeth grinding of which I didn%26#039;t know I was doing it. It can result in him grinding his teeth to a dangerous point if he continues to not take care of this medical problem.
Reply:He needs to go to the dentist. They will make a tray that he wears at night where he can%26#039;t grind his teeth together anymore.
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Help me please!How to get rid of the teeth grinding problem in night?!?
You can try the store bought appliance, either found in the dental section or the athletic mouthguard. They are not as easy to wear, but it is a cheap alternative that many people have good results with. My office now recommends a very small appliance called the NTI. The website for it is: http://www.nti-tss.com. This is made from an impression by your dentist and sent to a lab. Depending on where you live will determine how much they are. In my office in AR. they are $500 or so. Not all dentistis know about this appliance, but most have some version they use.
Reply:Just go to a sporting goods store %26amp; get a mouthgaurd that foot ball players use. Wear it while he%26#039;s sleeping it helps.
Reply:yes my dentist told me thats what I do, I was completly unaware that i was doing it, but my teeth are really worn down. the dentist may be able to give him a plate to wear at night, im supposed to wear one.
Reply:Get a tooth guard.
Reply:Walmart sells a clear soft mouth insert to prevent nightime teeth grinding. It%26#039;s in the toothpaste section. My son was waking with headaches and jaw pain. He bought the insert and has been pain free ever since. It is also %26quot;breaking%26quot; the habit as well. Not very expensive, and it works for him. Good luck.
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Reply:I had the same problem and a dentist finally figured out how to solve my problem and give my wife a better nights sleep, he molded teeth guards for me to wear at night and every few months or so I have to get new ones from grinding them through so much but it%26#039;s a temporary solution to the deeper problem for now. A sleep study can help determine why and if he needs medications to relax his jaw movements. Stress was my factor in teeth grinding of which I didn%26#039;t know I was doing it. It can result in him grinding his teeth to a dangerous point if he continues to not take care of this medical problem.
Reply:He needs to go to the dentist. They will make a tray that he wears at night where he can%26#039;t grind his teeth together anymore.
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I can't afford a mouth guard for teeth grinding. What should I do???
Insurance doesnt%26#039; cover mouth guards for teeth grinding. What should I do? I don%26#039;t have the money to buy one for $300!
I can%26#039;t afford a mouth guard for teeth grinding. What should I do???
Go to the sporting goods store and buy a mouth guard (like the football players wear) for about $6. Soak it in hot water, then make an impression of your teeth. Wear that at night. It works pretty well for a fraction of the price.
Reply:You can buy one at Walmart for less than $20. They are in the section where dental floss/picks are. I think you put it in hot water to mold to your teeth.
Reply:if i were you i would go to an athletc store and buy some mouth gaurds.
Reply:just by a cheap mouth guard at the sporting goods section. less tham ten bucks
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I can%26#039;t afford a mouth guard for teeth grinding. What should I do???
Go to the sporting goods store and buy a mouth guard (like the football players wear) for about $6. Soak it in hot water, then make an impression of your teeth. Wear that at night. It works pretty well for a fraction of the price.
Reply:You can buy one at Walmart for less than $20. They are in the section where dental floss/picks are. I think you put it in hot water to mold to your teeth.
Reply:if i were you i would go to an athletc store and buy some mouth gaurds.
Reply:just by a cheap mouth guard at the sporting goods section. less tham ten bucks
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Is there a Doctor in the house? Teeth grinding solutions?
I%26#039;ve been grinding my teeth for many years now. I used to chew gum quite often and I think that made the problem worse. It has become progressively worse as of late. My jaw feels like a rock. I purchased a 30 dollar night guard and as the directions say, I only used it for 2 weeks (it was amazing). I continued to use it off and on, until my left jaw (where it attaches to the skull) began to hurt violently. I also have a nervous habit of chewing the insides of my mouth and my lips (this sounds discusting doesn%26#039;t it?). I also bite my finger nails. Someone help me. I need some suggestions as to what I can do. If I go to a dentist, what are they going to tell me? And how much is it going to approximately cost? I think I also need braces. I%26#039;m 21
lol, I sound pretty messed up. So what do I need to do? Any legitimate medical advice is welcome!
Is there a Doctor in the house? Teeth grinding solutions?
My husband grinds his teeth like CRAZY! He%26#039;s ground the bottom teeth down so far that he has to have all root canals done! I would suggest going ot a dentist and having them checked out. He also bought the %26quot;cheaper%26quot; mouth guards and they did nothing much but gag him. Once he went to the dentist they gave him a mouth guard that is custom to his mouth and it%26#039;s GREAT! Also if you don%26#039;t get them checked out they could get infected and be very painful. That happened to him which is what finally got him into the dentist! Good Luck!!!
Reply:That%26#039;s quite a presentation. My first suggestion would be a night guard but you%26#039;ve already tried that although it might be worth consulting your dentist to see if he can make you a more effective one.
My textbook says %26quot;Attrition due to nocturnal bruxism [grinding] may be helped by occlusal adjustment to remove interferences which trigger grinding...%26quot; Which means your bite could be altered by orthodontics to reduce or stop grinding.
Finally grinding tends to reduce with age so if all else fails that should help too.
Reply:oh lord I would be mindful of my mouth. If you catch yourself grinding then stop it. As far as the cost well if you have no insurance you may want to think about a second job. I had four teeth pulled only and if I would not have had insurance it would have been $1000......
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lol, I sound pretty messed up. So what do I need to do? Any legitimate medical advice is welcome!
Is there a Doctor in the house? Teeth grinding solutions?
My husband grinds his teeth like CRAZY! He%26#039;s ground the bottom teeth down so far that he has to have all root canals done! I would suggest going ot a dentist and having them checked out. He also bought the %26quot;cheaper%26quot; mouth guards and they did nothing much but gag him. Once he went to the dentist they gave him a mouth guard that is custom to his mouth and it%26#039;s GREAT! Also if you don%26#039;t get them checked out they could get infected and be very painful. That happened to him which is what finally got him into the dentist! Good Luck!!!
Reply:That%26#039;s quite a presentation. My first suggestion would be a night guard but you%26#039;ve already tried that although it might be worth consulting your dentist to see if he can make you a more effective one.
My textbook says %26quot;Attrition due to nocturnal bruxism [grinding] may be helped by occlusal adjustment to remove interferences which trigger grinding...%26quot; Which means your bite could be altered by orthodontics to reduce or stop grinding.
Finally grinding tends to reduce with age so if all else fails that should help too.
Reply:oh lord I would be mindful of my mouth. If you catch yourself grinding then stop it. As far as the cost well if you have no insurance you may want to think about a second job. I had four teeth pulled only and if I would not have had insurance it would have been $1000......
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What's the best night gaurd for teeth grinding?
When I sleep I have to bite my tongue, cheek or my lip. I think I%26#039;ve been biting dorw and grinding them so much that I%26#039;ve loosened my filling on my upper teeth. I used to have a custom mouth guard but I would always bite harder and end up spitting it out. What is the best mouth guard you%26#039;ve tried?
What%26#039;s the best night gaurd for teeth grinding?
The %26#039;best%26#039; one would be a custom made one from your dentist. If it fits right, there won%26#039;t be any need for adhesive.
Good luck!
:)
Reply:I grind my teeth and night and would constantly (obviously while sleeping) either spit my custom guard out or somehow pull it out.
It takes a LOT of getting used to but there is a solution. It sounds crazy, but denture cream. It%26#039;s not pretty but it works. Play around with the amount so you don%26#039;t make a huge mess. Spread a thin layer inside the part your teeth go and slide the guard on.
It%26#039;s virtually impossible to pull it out while you sleep. In the morning, a terry cloth towel will help you get rid of the residue on your teeth.
I have not tried the denture strips. Those might be a cleaner option.
Reply:well, i had to use one for a period but i dont grind my teeth at night and my dentist was just experimenting to see why my teeth are sensitive and the one i used made my teeth hurt soooo bad in the morning so ive never had one that worked well, lol
Reply:Some toothpastes claim to whiten teeth. There%26#039;s nothing wrong with using whitening toothpastes as long as they also contain fluoride and ingredients that fight plaque and tartar. Log on to http://tipsfromruby-teethcare.blogspot.c... tips to have sparkle on your teeth and keep them in good.
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What%26#039;s the best night gaurd for teeth grinding?
The %26#039;best%26#039; one would be a custom made one from your dentist. If it fits right, there won%26#039;t be any need for adhesive.
Good luck!
:)
Reply:I grind my teeth and night and would constantly (obviously while sleeping) either spit my custom guard out or somehow pull it out.
It takes a LOT of getting used to but there is a solution. It sounds crazy, but denture cream. It%26#039;s not pretty but it works. Play around with the amount so you don%26#039;t make a huge mess. Spread a thin layer inside the part your teeth go and slide the guard on.
It%26#039;s virtually impossible to pull it out while you sleep. In the morning, a terry cloth towel will help you get rid of the residue on your teeth.
I have not tried the denture strips. Those might be a cleaner option.
Reply:well, i had to use one for a period but i dont grind my teeth at night and my dentist was just experimenting to see why my teeth are sensitive and the one i used made my teeth hurt soooo bad in the morning so ive never had one that worked well, lol
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Information about Child-hood BRUXISM(teeth grinding/clenching)please? Can it be linked or triggered by stress?
My 3 year old son has recently started grinding and clenching his teeth, and seems to find comfort chewing his fingers or knuckles. He is also drooling a lot more than before..................
After observing him in action, I can%26#039;t help but notice a distinct link between this, and Stress or tension within the home. He began doing it during a stressful time in our families lives, (marital problems, and husband with Anger issues...) and only seems to do it when anxious, upset or tense. (eg if hubby yells or gets overly aggressive in his tone)
My husband won%26#039;t listen to me....., and constantly tells me I%26#039;m inventing problems that don%26#039;t exist, and exaggerating... I however, suspect my husbands aggressive nature may in fact be part of the problem.
I am wondering if my sons bizarre behaviour, could in fact be an early sign of Emotional Trauma or Anxiety....
Am I imagining Anxiety/Tension could be the trigger?
I would also appreciate any other information about Bruxism.
Thanks so much!
Information about Child-hood BRUXISM(teeth grinding/clenching)please? Can it be linked or triggered by stress?
you aren%26#039;t imagining it. Go see a doctor if you%26#039;re really worried. I grind my teeth all the time, when I%26#039;m stressed mostly, or when I%26#039;m thinking about a problem very exclusively.
Reply:i dont really know the relation of it for kids... but i know that when i was in a rather stressful time in my life... i found myself clenching my teeth... didnt really do the grinding thing... but alot of clenching.
i think i did it more often of a night... sleeping like it... no idea how that all happened, cause i thought ya muscles relaxed when yer asleep! but i did it.
so yes, it very well could be related to stress. and i am thinking that it maybe not good for his teeth... so might be an idea to get it checked out by a doctor... or even a dentist.
all the best!
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After observing him in action, I can%26#039;t help but notice a distinct link between this, and Stress or tension within the home. He began doing it during a stressful time in our families lives, (marital problems, and husband with Anger issues...) and only seems to do it when anxious, upset or tense. (eg if hubby yells or gets overly aggressive in his tone)
My husband won%26#039;t listen to me....., and constantly tells me I%26#039;m inventing problems that don%26#039;t exist, and exaggerating... I however, suspect my husbands aggressive nature may in fact be part of the problem.
I am wondering if my sons bizarre behaviour, could in fact be an early sign of Emotional Trauma or Anxiety....
Am I imagining Anxiety/Tension could be the trigger?
I would also appreciate any other information about Bruxism.
Thanks so much!
Information about Child-hood BRUXISM(teeth grinding/clenching)please? Can it be linked or triggered by stress?
you aren%26#039;t imagining it. Go see a doctor if you%26#039;re really worried. I grind my teeth all the time, when I%26#039;m stressed mostly, or when I%26#039;m thinking about a problem very exclusively.
Reply:i dont really know the relation of it for kids... but i know that when i was in a rather stressful time in my life... i found myself clenching my teeth... didnt really do the grinding thing... but alot of clenching.
i think i did it more often of a night... sleeping like it... no idea how that all happened, cause i thought ya muscles relaxed when yer asleep! but i did it.
so yes, it very well could be related to stress. and i am thinking that it maybe not good for his teeth... so might be an idea to get it checked out by a doctor... or even a dentist.
all the best!
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What is the cure for teeth grinding?
I%26#039;m worried about my boyfriend. He has been grinding his teeth everytime he sleeps and now he is complaining that his jaw hurts. Is there any cure to this?
What is the cure for teeth grinding?
Your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep.
If stress is causing you to grind your teeth, ask your doctor or dentist about options to reduce your stress. Attending stress counseling, starting an exercise program, seeing a physical therapist or obtaining a prescription for muscle relaxants are among some of the options that may be offered.
Other tips to stop teeth grinding include:
Avoid or cut back on foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as colas, chocolate, and coffee.
Avoid alcohol. Grinding tends to intensify after alcohol consumption.
Do not chew on pencils or pens or anything that is not food. Avoid chewing gum as it allows your jaw muscles to get more used to clenching and makes you more likely to grind your teeth.
Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth. If you notice that you clench or grind during the day, position the tip of your tongue between your teeth. This practice trains your jaw muscles to relax.
Relax your jaw muscles at night by holding a warm washcloth against your cheek in front of your earlobe.
Reply:theres a guard you can wear. nite guard or something like that. just a piece of plastic.
Reply:First, he needs a mouth guard. This will help with the wearing away of the tooth enamel when he grinds. Next, regulation and reduction of stress is important as well. Finally, see the doctor.
Reply:I am not a doctor but showing here Grandma%26#039;s telling. If there are worms in the intestine, the sufferer will grind its teeth in sleep. You should get him examined for worms.If my gran was correct, he will be cured for ever.
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What is the cure for teeth grinding?
Your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep.
If stress is causing you to grind your teeth, ask your doctor or dentist about options to reduce your stress. Attending stress counseling, starting an exercise program, seeing a physical therapist or obtaining a prescription for muscle relaxants are among some of the options that may be offered.
Other tips to stop teeth grinding include:
Avoid or cut back on foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as colas, chocolate, and coffee.
Avoid alcohol. Grinding tends to intensify after alcohol consumption.
Do not chew on pencils or pens or anything that is not food. Avoid chewing gum as it allows your jaw muscles to get more used to clenching and makes you more likely to grind your teeth.
Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth. If you notice that you clench or grind during the day, position the tip of your tongue between your teeth. This practice trains your jaw muscles to relax.
Relax your jaw muscles at night by holding a warm washcloth against your cheek in front of your earlobe.
Reply:theres a guard you can wear. nite guard or something like that. just a piece of plastic.
Reply:First, he needs a mouth guard. This will help with the wearing away of the tooth enamel when he grinds. Next, regulation and reduction of stress is important as well. Finally, see the doctor.
Reply:I am not a doctor but showing here Grandma%26#039;s telling. If there are worms in the intestine, the sufferer will grind its teeth in sleep. You should get him examined for worms.If my gran was correct, he will be cured for ever.
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What is the best type of night guard for teeth grinding?
For several years, I have worn a hard plastic night guard on my top teeth for grinding while I sleep. I just went to a new dentist and he only makes soft plastic ones for bottom teeth. I want to know if one kind is better than the other and why?
My big concern is that a bottom one will push against my top teeth and cause them to shift since it will be an extra layer between my top and bottom teeth.
What is the best type of night guard for teeth grinding?
Your dentist knows which guard to use.. they are properly fit to make sure you don%26#039;t harm your teeth or bite .
dont use one just from walmart that is a sports guard.
if you are unsure of how well the guard is working or if it is and you also have more questions about it, call your dentist and present him with your worries and questions, Im sure he can cure your doubts.
hope this helps.
Reply:If Tyrone was in your position, he would find out the reason for the teeth grinding. In most cases, it%26#039;s worms and parasites in the colon. He would get a professional colonic from a trained hydrotherapist.
Tyrone would also invest in a home kit to get rid of parasites with a colon cleansing kit.
Tyrone would also drink fresh juices like onion, and carrot and promagranite and prune juices.
Reply:the soft ones may not last as long... you may eventually chew on them, but the are more gentle on your teeth.
Reply:If your teeth shift is because of the grinding and you will not wear them all day and night only when you sleep. SO it won%26#039;t matter if they shift for a while. But the soft ones are better because you teeth can because it%26#039;s limited movement because they are custom made for you teeth. So use the ones that the dentist gave you.
Reply:Actually, as about a Splint. Those are the guards that stop you from grinding period. I am going to be getting on next month. They mold to your top teeth.
Reply:soft plastic will work
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My big concern is that a bottom one will push against my top teeth and cause them to shift since it will be an extra layer between my top and bottom teeth.
What is the best type of night guard for teeth grinding?
Your dentist knows which guard to use.. they are properly fit to make sure you don%26#039;t harm your teeth or bite .
dont use one just from walmart that is a sports guard.
if you are unsure of how well the guard is working or if it is and you also have more questions about it, call your dentist and present him with your worries and questions, Im sure he can cure your doubts.
hope this helps.
Reply:If Tyrone was in your position, he would find out the reason for the teeth grinding. In most cases, it%26#039;s worms and parasites in the colon. He would get a professional colonic from a trained hydrotherapist.
Tyrone would also invest in a home kit to get rid of parasites with a colon cleansing kit.
Tyrone would also drink fresh juices like onion, and carrot and promagranite and prune juices.
Reply:the soft ones may not last as long... you may eventually chew on them, but the are more gentle on your teeth.
Reply:If your teeth shift is because of the grinding and you will not wear them all day and night only when you sleep. SO it won%26#039;t matter if they shift for a while. But the soft ones are better because you teeth can because it%26#039;s limited movement because they are custom made for you teeth. So use the ones that the dentist gave you.
Reply:Actually, as about a Splint. Those are the guards that stop you from grinding period. I am going to be getting on next month. They mold to your top teeth.
Reply:soft plastic will work
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How to stop or control night time teeth grinding?
i recently found out from the dentist that i grind my teeth (which would explain my waking up with headaches). so i bought a nightgaurd from walgreens, but i hate wearing it when i sleep...it%26#039;s kind of hard to breathe with it in. is there anything that you know of that would help stop me from grinding my teeth? this may sounds silly, but are there any exercises to do that could help?
How to stop or control night time teeth grinding?
You may HAVE to get used to wearing a guard at night, try some different brands to get one that is comfortable (or ask your dentist for recommendations) and you%26#039;re right they DO cause headaches, along with jaw pain and dental problems (like the premature wearing of teeth). It can also be annoying to your sleep partner. IF you are looking for other ways around it (no guarentees on this answer) try this, your are probably grinding your teeth due to stress, find ways to relax before bedtime (like a PM yoga routine), put on some stress relieving music, and train your body to relax, it%26#039;s kind of like meditating yourself to sleep, start with your toes, clench them up tight, and then let them go, work your way up your body as many muscles as you can tighten and relax, and after you%26#039;re done with that muscle don%26#039;t move it, just keep it loose and relaxed. This mental unwinding might help, but I can%26#039;t promise that it will, a night guard seems to be the best answer for MOST people. My dad, and neice both wear them. And I used to clench/grind my teeth at night too (I stopped when I wore braces as a teenager, not sure why other than I clenched my jaw (and lips) SO tightly that my braces started to dig into my cheeks and lips and they would sometimes bleed, so I started the mental excersizes (which I don%26#039;t so anymore) and that seemed to make me stop, I no longer had to pry the insides of my cheeks or lips out of my braces in the morning. Like I said I can%26#039;t promise this will work for you, try another brand of night guard, OR try the relaxing routine (meditation or yoga or whatever helps you wind down before bed), it MAY work for you, it did me!
Reply:Working out will help with your stress. As your doctor about a med called requip, also.
Reply:in our culture...those who grin teeth while they are sleeping are bad signs.....bad omen!! and not to scare you or something but to stop it...you need to have someone sleep next to you and slap your mouth (well slap in a very good manner..not a b***** slap)..just for the heck of stopping the curse!!
Reply:Go back to your dentist and ask him to make a custom made night-guard. This are made just for you, they are smaller than the ones you can find over the counter, after a few days you won%26#039;t even notice you have it in your mouth.
Reply:THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GUARDS A PHYSICIAN CAN GIVE YOU A LIST ALSO CHECK OTHER SOURCES THE SLEEP CENTER OR PAIN MANAGEMENT
Reply:That%26#039;s a serious problem, that can actually lead to huge problems with your teeth (I used to grind mine too, when I was young).
Wear the nightguard! You may not like it, but it%26#039;ll save you from a bevvy of problems later.
(You can wear out the enamel on your teeth and severely increase your risk of cavities and other infections, eventually requiring dentures or severe fixations).
Reply:No exercises, just try to stay concious of it, because you probably do it during the day too. A doctor may be able to prescribe a mild sedative to take at night to help reduce the stress you are thinking about. Try to think out your problems before you go to sleep at night. The stress is probably causing other symptoms too.
Reply:I%26#039;ve heard meditation, exercising and just trying to reduce stress will help. Those nightguards from Walgreens are awful. Your dental office can have one custom made for you and it is much more streamlined and easier to wear. Usually, dental insurance doesn%26#039;t pay for it (which I think sucks) but you could always save up for one (and will last you a LONG time). Remember, you%26#039;ll have these teeth forever. I%26#039;ve seen some really scary things happen to peoples teeth that are grinders and it is MUCH cheaper to pay for a nightguard now than having to have crowns put on every single tooth later in life. Here%26#039;s a link to look at some scary pictures of extreme wear....which can happen to anyone. Good luck!
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Reply:OTC mouthgaurds, unless, they are the type, that you place in very hot water, and then bite down on it so it can conform to your bite, could be more comfortable. Personal ones can be made by your dentist (and, sometimes is covered by insurance)Your physician (or dentist) could prescribe a mild muscle relaxant, to use at bedtime, only. As far as exercises? None that I%26#039;m aware of. This probably has been something that you%26#039;ve been doing for many years, maybe even since childhood, and have developed a pattern, that you can change, that will save your teeth, and jaw (TMJ) from any futher damage.
Reply:hi
bruxims has a multiple etiological factors.if you visit to a dental specialist(orthodontist)i hope he can solve the problem.
Reply:Ask your dentist to make you a soft SPLINT, it%26#039;s a very soft mouthguard, more comfy than hard ones. Massage muscles around jaws before you sleep, try to de-stress, try hypnosis.
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How to stop or control night time teeth grinding?
You may HAVE to get used to wearing a guard at night, try some different brands to get one that is comfortable (or ask your dentist for recommendations) and you%26#039;re right they DO cause headaches, along with jaw pain and dental problems (like the premature wearing of teeth). It can also be annoying to your sleep partner. IF you are looking for other ways around it (no guarentees on this answer) try this, your are probably grinding your teeth due to stress, find ways to relax before bedtime (like a PM yoga routine), put on some stress relieving music, and train your body to relax, it%26#039;s kind of like meditating yourself to sleep, start with your toes, clench them up tight, and then let them go, work your way up your body as many muscles as you can tighten and relax, and after you%26#039;re done with that muscle don%26#039;t move it, just keep it loose and relaxed. This mental unwinding might help, but I can%26#039;t promise that it will, a night guard seems to be the best answer for MOST people. My dad, and neice both wear them. And I used to clench/grind my teeth at night too (I stopped when I wore braces as a teenager, not sure why other than I clenched my jaw (and lips) SO tightly that my braces started to dig into my cheeks and lips and they would sometimes bleed, so I started the mental excersizes (which I don%26#039;t so anymore) and that seemed to make me stop, I no longer had to pry the insides of my cheeks or lips out of my braces in the morning. Like I said I can%26#039;t promise this will work for you, try another brand of night guard, OR try the relaxing routine (meditation or yoga or whatever helps you wind down before bed), it MAY work for you, it did me!
Reply:Working out will help with your stress. As your doctor about a med called requip, also.
Reply:in our culture...those who grin teeth while they are sleeping are bad signs.....bad omen!! and not to scare you or something but to stop it...you need to have someone sleep next to you and slap your mouth (well slap in a very good manner..not a b***** slap)..just for the heck of stopping the curse!!
Reply:Go back to your dentist and ask him to make a custom made night-guard. This are made just for you, they are smaller than the ones you can find over the counter, after a few days you won%26#039;t even notice you have it in your mouth.
Reply:THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GUARDS A PHYSICIAN CAN GIVE YOU A LIST ALSO CHECK OTHER SOURCES THE SLEEP CENTER OR PAIN MANAGEMENT
Reply:That%26#039;s a serious problem, that can actually lead to huge problems with your teeth (I used to grind mine too, when I was young).
Wear the nightguard! You may not like it, but it%26#039;ll save you from a bevvy of problems later.
(You can wear out the enamel on your teeth and severely increase your risk of cavities and other infections, eventually requiring dentures or severe fixations).
Reply:No exercises, just try to stay concious of it, because you probably do it during the day too. A doctor may be able to prescribe a mild sedative to take at night to help reduce the stress you are thinking about. Try to think out your problems before you go to sleep at night. The stress is probably causing other symptoms too.
Reply:I%26#039;ve heard meditation, exercising and just trying to reduce stress will help. Those nightguards from Walgreens are awful. Your dental office can have one custom made for you and it is much more streamlined and easier to wear. Usually, dental insurance doesn%26#039;t pay for it (which I think sucks) but you could always save up for one (and will last you a LONG time). Remember, you%26#039;ll have these teeth forever. I%26#039;ve seen some really scary things happen to peoples teeth that are grinders and it is MUCH cheaper to pay for a nightguard now than having to have crowns put on every single tooth later in life. Here%26#039;s a link to look at some scary pictures of extreme wear....which can happen to anyone. Good luck!
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Reply:OTC mouthgaurds, unless, they are the type, that you place in very hot water, and then bite down on it so it can conform to your bite, could be more comfortable. Personal ones can be made by your dentist (and, sometimes is covered by insurance)Your physician (or dentist) could prescribe a mild muscle relaxant, to use at bedtime, only. As far as exercises? None that I%26#039;m aware of. This probably has been something that you%26#039;ve been doing for many years, maybe even since childhood, and have developed a pattern, that you can change, that will save your teeth, and jaw (TMJ) from any futher damage.
Reply:hi
bruxims has a multiple etiological factors.if you visit to a dental specialist(orthodontist)i hope he can solve the problem.
Reply:Ask your dentist to make you a soft SPLINT, it%26#039;s a very soft mouthguard, more comfy than hard ones. Massage muscles around jaws before you sleep, try to de-stress, try hypnosis.
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How does one prevent teeth-grinding?
What are the causes of teeth-grinding, how to prevent it and what are the consequences?
How does one prevent teeth-grinding?
You could get TMJ a terrible pain in the Jaw which hurts like the dickens. They told me to just concentrate on not grinding my teeth and that works for me since I had TMJ. They told me at the emergency room teeth grinding is caused by stress.
Reply:they have teeth guards at just about any store buy one and wear it when your sleeping.
Reply:Your dentist can make a plastic tray for your upper teeth to prevent damage to the teeth during sleep. Causes are presumed to be stress. The tray is well worth it, because if you grind down your teeth too much you%26#039;re looking at replacement or dentures.
Reply:It can cause the enamel on your teeth to wear down, which can lead to other dental problems. Stress can cause teeth-grinding, not sure what else. The best way I know of to stop it is to get an insert from a specialist made and wear it while you sleep.
Reply:As far as I know, there%26#039;s no way to prevent teeth grinding. However, you should check with your dentist for a bite guard that you can wear at night (if this is when the grinding occurs)...This will help relieve an pain you may have in your jaw, and save your teeth some wear!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know! Thake advice to the first to answers.
Reply:mostly when Ur angry u grind Ur teeth .
the cure is simple just don%26#039;t get angry
Reply:I don%26#039;t know that there%26#039;s a cause - you%26#039;re asleep when it%26#039;s happening so you don%26#039;t realize! A dentist can make a good mouth guard for you. There are mouth guards sold in pharmacies, but these can be bulky and eventually cause jaw problems (TMJ). The professionally-made ones are thin and snugly fittled to your teeth.
Reply:Please see the webpages for more details on Bruxism (Teeth grinding).
Reply:Grinding and jaw clenching can do all sorts of damage to teeth and joints -- from fractures to torn ligaments, to teeth so severely worn down they need crowns.
The causes range from stress to a misaligned bite.
Whatever the source, there are solutions that can help you keep the same set of teeth for a lifetime.
The American Dental Association does not track the problem, but studies suggest that between 8 percent and 10 percent of the population consistently grind or clench in their sleep. Almost everyone gnashes sporadically.
You could probably find evidence of grinding or clenching ... on almost everybody!
Still, even when confronted with the undeniable signs in their mouth, most patients can%26#039;t believe they%26#039;re unconsciously taking out their worries and anxieties on their teeth.
A lot people are in denial about it.%26quot;They look at it as a real negative. It%26#039;s a coping mechanism and not a positive one.%26quot;
Mouth guards built from a mold of the patient%26#039;s teeth and mouth are the most common treatment. The guards, which can be fitted for the top or bottom teeth, can be worn at night or during the day. Although they won%26#039;t stop grinding, they provide a buffer that prevents enamel from rubbing on enamel and keeps the jaw in a more healthy position.
Aggressive gnashers eventually wear through the splints.
The appliances cost around $400 and often aren%26#039;t covered by insurance, leaving patients to decide if they want to pay now or later for thousands of dollars in dental work, dentists say.
It%26#039;s called sticker shock.
Dentists also urge patients to take steps to reduce stress and make their sleep more restful, such as getting more exercise, cutting back on coffee, relaxation breathing or even getting tested for sleep apnea.
For short-term relief, dentists sometimes prescribe muscle relaxants or even Botox injections to calm the jaw.
Although stress likely exacerbates grinding, it%26#039;s unclear whether it actually causes the behavior.
Bruxism (the medical term for grinding and clenching) appears to be most common during sleep disturbances -- that is, when someone moves from a deep sleep to a lighter period of rest.
Anything can cause uneasy sleep, including stress, drug use, chronic pain or sleep apnea. But once provoked, the body%26#039;s fight or flight mechanism kicks in, prompting grinders and clenchers to go at their teeth.
People that don%26#039;t sleep well tend to be more clenchers and grinders.
As a result, dentistry is evolving into a more broad-reaching specialty, with dentists and sleep experts working together.
Teeth grinding and clenching relief has arrived with this comfortable nightguard. The StressGard™ Nightguard is uniquely designed by an orthodontist with a patented flexible groove to help you deal with the daily stress and tension that may cause you to clench and grind. Simply place it between your teeth and you begin to learn the cycle of overactive (clenching) jaw muscles. Learn to relax your jaw and reduce the harmful effects commonly associated with bruxism today!
1 Stressgard™
$10.95
2 Stressgard™
$17.95
http://www.totalgard.com/stressgard.html
There you go. Good Luck!
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How does one prevent teeth-grinding?
You could get TMJ a terrible pain in the Jaw which hurts like the dickens. They told me to just concentrate on not grinding my teeth and that works for me since I had TMJ. They told me at the emergency room teeth grinding is caused by stress.
Reply:they have teeth guards at just about any store buy one and wear it when your sleeping.
Reply:Your dentist can make a plastic tray for your upper teeth to prevent damage to the teeth during sleep. Causes are presumed to be stress. The tray is well worth it, because if you grind down your teeth too much you%26#039;re looking at replacement or dentures.
Reply:It can cause the enamel on your teeth to wear down, which can lead to other dental problems. Stress can cause teeth-grinding, not sure what else. The best way I know of to stop it is to get an insert from a specialist made and wear it while you sleep.
Reply:As far as I know, there%26#039;s no way to prevent teeth grinding. However, you should check with your dentist for a bite guard that you can wear at night (if this is when the grinding occurs)...This will help relieve an pain you may have in your jaw, and save your teeth some wear!
Reply:I don%26#039;t know! Thake advice to the first to answers.
Reply:mostly when Ur angry u grind Ur teeth .
the cure is simple just don%26#039;t get angry
Reply:I don%26#039;t know that there%26#039;s a cause - you%26#039;re asleep when it%26#039;s happening so you don%26#039;t realize! A dentist can make a good mouth guard for you. There are mouth guards sold in pharmacies, but these can be bulky and eventually cause jaw problems (TMJ). The professionally-made ones are thin and snugly fittled to your teeth.
Reply:Please see the webpages for more details on Bruxism (Teeth grinding).
Reply:Grinding and jaw clenching can do all sorts of damage to teeth and joints -- from fractures to torn ligaments, to teeth so severely worn down they need crowns.
The causes range from stress to a misaligned bite.
Whatever the source, there are solutions that can help you keep the same set of teeth for a lifetime.
The American Dental Association does not track the problem, but studies suggest that between 8 percent and 10 percent of the population consistently grind or clench in their sleep. Almost everyone gnashes sporadically.
You could probably find evidence of grinding or clenching ... on almost everybody!
Still, even when confronted with the undeniable signs in their mouth, most patients can%26#039;t believe they%26#039;re unconsciously taking out their worries and anxieties on their teeth.
A lot people are in denial about it.%26quot;They look at it as a real negative. It%26#039;s a coping mechanism and not a positive one.%26quot;
Mouth guards built from a mold of the patient%26#039;s teeth and mouth are the most common treatment. The guards, which can be fitted for the top or bottom teeth, can be worn at night or during the day. Although they won%26#039;t stop grinding, they provide a buffer that prevents enamel from rubbing on enamel and keeps the jaw in a more healthy position.
Aggressive gnashers eventually wear through the splints.
The appliances cost around $400 and often aren%26#039;t covered by insurance, leaving patients to decide if they want to pay now or later for thousands of dollars in dental work, dentists say.
It%26#039;s called sticker shock.
Dentists also urge patients to take steps to reduce stress and make their sleep more restful, such as getting more exercise, cutting back on coffee, relaxation breathing or even getting tested for sleep apnea.
For short-term relief, dentists sometimes prescribe muscle relaxants or even Botox injections to calm the jaw.
Although stress likely exacerbates grinding, it%26#039;s unclear whether it actually causes the behavior.
Bruxism (the medical term for grinding and clenching) appears to be most common during sleep disturbances -- that is, when someone moves from a deep sleep to a lighter period of rest.
Anything can cause uneasy sleep, including stress, drug use, chronic pain or sleep apnea. But once provoked, the body%26#039;s fight or flight mechanism kicks in, prompting grinders and clenchers to go at their teeth.
People that don%26#039;t sleep well tend to be more clenchers and grinders.
As a result, dentistry is evolving into a more broad-reaching specialty, with dentists and sleep experts working together.
Teeth grinding and clenching relief has arrived with this comfortable nightguard. The StressGard™ Nightguard is uniquely designed by an orthodontist with a patented flexible groove to help you deal with the daily stress and tension that may cause you to clench and grind. Simply place it between your teeth and you begin to learn the cycle of overactive (clenching) jaw muscles. Learn to relax your jaw and reduce the harmful effects commonly associated with bruxism today!
1 Stressgard™
$10.95
2 Stressgard™
$17.95
http://www.totalgard.com/stressgard.html
There you go. Good Luck!
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How do i stop teeth grinding??
im always grinding my teeth
How do i stop teeth grinding??
b4 you go to bed, clentch your teeth to release the tension. you can go to an acupuncturist to get the tension out.
Reply:meet ur dentist..he may suggest you night guard...grinding can be due to some stress...if you continue ur grinding tht will affect your oral tissues and leads to wear away of tissues..attrition
Reply:I broke myself of the habit by falling asleep with my tongue between my teeth. That%26#039;ll wake you up quick!!
You should see the dentist though. Sometimes oral prosthetics are in order - you don%26#039;t want to break a tooth or worsen a case of TMJ.
Reply:I%26#039;m not sure, but at least you are aware now maybe that will help you. sorry I cant help more
Reply:I know someone that does that a lot and says the cant stop but i think its like when ppl suck their thumbs maybe u%26#039;ll just stop ar u have to keep cathing urself and stopping and hopefully it%26#039;ll stop
Reply:Hello,
Teeth grinding at night has a medical name: bruxism. Although not dangerous, it might lead to alterations of your oral tissues, facial pain, headaches and even ear pain. The exact cause is not known and has been a subject of debate for decades; many dentists believe that factors like stress might have an important role, but other causes have been suggested.
Since finding the origin of your bruxism isn%26#039;t going to be a solved issue by the end of the day, let%26#039;s review some treatments that are working well and that might lead to a relief.
1- Learn a relaxation technique. Yoga, tai chi, Pranayama... Learn to relieve the stress!
2- Get your 7-9 hours of sleep everynight, and go to bed early. Your body must relax, and sleeping is an excellent way to do so.
3- Learn facial physical therapy (when you have pain). Learn massage of the face, jaw, neck... A little bit of stretching will help too. Some litterature exists on the subject, but it is mostly oriented towards a profesionnal public. A physical or massage therapist might show you how to do so. Your dentist might suggest some practicionners in your area.
4- Avoid triggering factors, like eating hard or difficult food (candies or a crusty french baguette might be painful). Chewing gum, as you can guess, won%26#039;t help.
5- Visit your dentist. He%26#039;s the one who can help you and who can administer proper treatment. He might offer you to get a protective device you wear at night. Meant to cover your teeth and protect your teeth, it%26#039;s an excellent investment. The price of such a simple device is much less that the cost of repairing teeth with excessive wearing!
During the course of your life, bruxism may relapse... Sometimes, it might get worse (exams, etc.)and you may want to apply one or more of the previous techniques. You will learn how to recognize the symptoms and which technique is the best for you.
I hope that answer helped you to learn more about bruxism.
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How do i stop teeth grinding??
b4 you go to bed, clentch your teeth to release the tension. you can go to an acupuncturist to get the tension out.
Reply:meet ur dentist..he may suggest you night guard...grinding can be due to some stress...if you continue ur grinding tht will affect your oral tissues and leads to wear away of tissues..attrition
Reply:I broke myself of the habit by falling asleep with my tongue between my teeth. That%26#039;ll wake you up quick!!
You should see the dentist though. Sometimes oral prosthetics are in order - you don%26#039;t want to break a tooth or worsen a case of TMJ.
Reply:I%26#039;m not sure, but at least you are aware now maybe that will help you. sorry I cant help more
Reply:I know someone that does that a lot and says the cant stop but i think its like when ppl suck their thumbs maybe u%26#039;ll just stop ar u have to keep cathing urself and stopping and hopefully it%26#039;ll stop
Reply:Hello,
Teeth grinding at night has a medical name: bruxism. Although not dangerous, it might lead to alterations of your oral tissues, facial pain, headaches and even ear pain. The exact cause is not known and has been a subject of debate for decades; many dentists believe that factors like stress might have an important role, but other causes have been suggested.
Since finding the origin of your bruxism isn%26#039;t going to be a solved issue by the end of the day, let%26#039;s review some treatments that are working well and that might lead to a relief.
1- Learn a relaxation technique. Yoga, tai chi, Pranayama... Learn to relieve the stress!
2- Get your 7-9 hours of sleep everynight, and go to bed early. Your body must relax, and sleeping is an excellent way to do so.
3- Learn facial physical therapy (when you have pain). Learn massage of the face, jaw, neck... A little bit of stretching will help too. Some litterature exists on the subject, but it is mostly oriented towards a profesionnal public. A physical or massage therapist might show you how to do so. Your dentist might suggest some practicionners in your area.
4- Avoid triggering factors, like eating hard or difficult food (candies or a crusty french baguette might be painful). Chewing gum, as you can guess, won%26#039;t help.
5- Visit your dentist. He%26#039;s the one who can help you and who can administer proper treatment. He might offer you to get a protective device you wear at night. Meant to cover your teeth and protect your teeth, it%26#039;s an excellent investment. The price of such a simple device is much less that the cost of repairing teeth with excessive wearing!
During the course of your life, bruxism may relapse... Sometimes, it might get worse (exams, etc.)and you may want to apply one or more of the previous techniques. You will learn how to recognize the symptoms and which technique is the best for you.
I hope that answer helped you to learn more about bruxism.
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What helps against teeth grinding?
a few months ago i noticed i started grinding my teeth for no reason...and keeping my jaws very tight together aspecially when i%26#039;m in class..but i can%26#039;t stop it it%26#039;s involuntarily and i don%26#039;t know what to do to stop this bad habbit.help?
What helps against teeth grinding?
You need to see your dentist and have a Night Guard made to fit your teeth precisely. Grinding or clenching can be brought on by anxiety or stress. A night guard helps both teeth and your tempromandibular joint. I wear one and it really does help. Good luck and I hope I%26#039;ve been of some help.
Also you should make an effort to keep your teeth apart during the day, teeth shouldn%26#039;t touch except during mastication of foods, doing otherwise causes excessive wear on the occlusal surface of the teeth and your joints suffer as well.
Reply:You can get a device at drug stores to put in your mouth at night. But I suggest going to a dentist for a customized model. They also have other things like splints and things like that.
Grinding can be caused by anxiety, or just a habit that%26#039;s hard to break.
Reply:You can try at mouth piece that is sold in drugstores for athletic purposes, or see a dentist for a custom made bite guard. Either way, you will want to wear something when you sleep as grinding will wear down your tooth enamel and create problems for you in the future.
Reply:Full-tooth, plastic retainers are good. Usually people get these after having their braces removed, but I feel that they help against grinding. There are two main advantages to this: the plastic is clear and barely visible so that you can wear it all day, and it keeps your teeth straight. Also, they are easy to remove and put in (for when you have to eat) as they fit your teeth perfectly.
Reply:I have the same problem...I mostly do it when I%26#039;m sleeping though....
if you find yourself doing it during the day...the best thing is to just keep catching yourself and stop it....the more you become aware of when it occurs...the faster you will notice it when it starts...eventually you will just fall out of the habit...really focusing on catching yourself WILL help to eliminate it one day....its an awareness thing
Next, obviously it will be harder to prevent yourself from grinding at night...you have a great preventative option here ... you could go to the dentist and have a mouthguard custom made by them...it is thinner than a sports mouthguard (kind of looks like those invisalign guards) that might help you sleep betther at night but costs more. Or you could just buy a regular sports mouthguard kit at your local walmart or wherever....you heat up the form and make an impression of your teeth and you can just put it in at night as well.
These basically just let you grind on the molded rubber instead of grinding down your pearly whites...
Hopefully this helps... good luck... its a challenge at first but with a will there%26#039;s a way...
Reply:Have yourselves checked for worms please. The most common causes for teeth grinding are stress and worms.
Reply:This will eventully ruin your teeth. you can go to the sporting goods store and get a mouth guard like they use in hockey or football. The best thing to do is to go to your dentist and get a custom fit nite guard. Your going to crack teeth and grind them down to knubs if you dont do something there is realy nothing that you can do to stop the habbit it justs happens to some of us when we get older and more stressed. visit the dentist
Reply:See your dentist and get information on a Bruxism appliance/night guard. Some insurances will cover it, some won%26#039;t. I have seen them range from $300-$600 depending on the dds. Or you can start with just a simple night guard from walmart in the oral hygiene section. I have seen them as cheap as $29.99 there, but they are not customized to fit your mouth. Its worth a try.
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What helps against teeth grinding?
You need to see your dentist and have a Night Guard made to fit your teeth precisely. Grinding or clenching can be brought on by anxiety or stress. A night guard helps both teeth and your tempromandibular joint. I wear one and it really does help. Good luck and I hope I%26#039;ve been of some help.
Also you should make an effort to keep your teeth apart during the day, teeth shouldn%26#039;t touch except during mastication of foods, doing otherwise causes excessive wear on the occlusal surface of the teeth and your joints suffer as well.
Reply:You can get a device at drug stores to put in your mouth at night. But I suggest going to a dentist for a customized model. They also have other things like splints and things like that.
Grinding can be caused by anxiety, or just a habit that%26#039;s hard to break.
Reply:You can try at mouth piece that is sold in drugstores for athletic purposes, or see a dentist for a custom made bite guard. Either way, you will want to wear something when you sleep as grinding will wear down your tooth enamel and create problems for you in the future.
Reply:Full-tooth, plastic retainers are good. Usually people get these after having their braces removed, but I feel that they help against grinding. There are two main advantages to this: the plastic is clear and barely visible so that you can wear it all day, and it keeps your teeth straight. Also, they are easy to remove and put in (for when you have to eat) as they fit your teeth perfectly.
Reply:I have the same problem...I mostly do it when I%26#039;m sleeping though....
if you find yourself doing it during the day...the best thing is to just keep catching yourself and stop it....the more you become aware of when it occurs...the faster you will notice it when it starts...eventually you will just fall out of the habit...really focusing on catching yourself WILL help to eliminate it one day....its an awareness thing
Next, obviously it will be harder to prevent yourself from grinding at night...you have a great preventative option here ... you could go to the dentist and have a mouthguard custom made by them...it is thinner than a sports mouthguard (kind of looks like those invisalign guards) that might help you sleep betther at night but costs more. Or you could just buy a regular sports mouthguard kit at your local walmart or wherever....you heat up the form and make an impression of your teeth and you can just put it in at night as well.
These basically just let you grind on the molded rubber instead of grinding down your pearly whites...
Hopefully this helps... good luck... its a challenge at first but with a will there%26#039;s a way...
Reply:Have yourselves checked for worms please. The most common causes for teeth grinding are stress and worms.
Reply:This will eventully ruin your teeth. you can go to the sporting goods store and get a mouth guard like they use in hockey or football. The best thing to do is to go to your dentist and get a custom fit nite guard. Your going to crack teeth and grind them down to knubs if you dont do something there is realy nothing that you can do to stop the habbit it justs happens to some of us when we get older and more stressed. visit the dentist
Reply:See your dentist and get information on a Bruxism appliance/night guard. Some insurances will cover it, some won%26#039;t. I have seen them range from $300-$600 depending on the dds. Or you can start with just a simple night guard from walmart in the oral hygiene section. I have seen them as cheap as $29.99 there, but they are not customized to fit your mouth. Its worth a try.
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Jaw clenching and teeth grinding, help!?
After going to the dentists with severe jaw and ear ache it turns out I%26#039;ve been clenching my jaw, and possibly grinding my teeth in my sleep. I was given nurofen to bring down the swelling but this isn%26#039;t going to make the problem go away. What causes it and how can i alleviate it? Thanks
Jaw clenching and teeth grinding, help!?
My Mom wears a mouth guard to stop her from doing that. Your dentist can custom make you one (expensive), or you can go to any sporting goods store and get one (less expensive).
Reply:aks your dentist
Reply:they make these retainers that you wear at night to prevent you from clenching, talk to your dentist about having one made.
Reply:Stress and anxiety are two common causes. Most dentists recommend a dental guard, but I had trouble sleeping with one in my mouth. I got counseling and medication that helped get rid of the anxiety.
Reply:usually they should give u a tooth guard for when you go to bed i thought
Reply:You could be under a high amount of stress. When I suffered from severe jaw pain, I went to my primary doctor and she said I was extremely stressed and under high tension. She prescribed a muscle relaxer to take before bed and it helps me to NOT grind the teeth while I sleep. Might be worth a shot!
Reply:I had TMJ two weeks ago (I, too, thought that I had an ear infection). Luckily, I was leaving for Hawaii the next day...a week on the beach healed me completely! (no joke!)
Try to relax...it%26#039;s completely stress/tension related.
Reply:try a mouth guard. you can even get them at walmart or your local drug store.
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Jaw clenching and teeth grinding, help!?
My Mom wears a mouth guard to stop her from doing that. Your dentist can custom make you one (expensive), or you can go to any sporting goods store and get one (less expensive).
Reply:aks your dentist
Reply:they make these retainers that you wear at night to prevent you from clenching, talk to your dentist about having one made.
Reply:Stress and anxiety are two common causes. Most dentists recommend a dental guard, but I had trouble sleeping with one in my mouth. I got counseling and medication that helped get rid of the anxiety.
Reply:usually they should give u a tooth guard for when you go to bed i thought
Reply:You could be under a high amount of stress. When I suffered from severe jaw pain, I went to my primary doctor and she said I was extremely stressed and under high tension. She prescribed a muscle relaxer to take before bed and it helps me to NOT grind the teeth while I sleep. Might be worth a shot!
Reply:I had TMJ two weeks ago (I, too, thought that I had an ear infection). Luckily, I was leaving for Hawaii the next day...a week on the beach healed me completely! (no joke!)
Try to relax...it%26#039;s completely stress/tension related.
Reply:try a mouth guard. you can even get them at walmart or your local drug store.
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Female rats and teeth grinding + whole body vibrating?
I have 2 female rats, one who constanlty makes the teeth grinding sound. i thought this was becasue she was happy, but she even does it while i bath her when she clearly does not like baths!
They both are so friendly and some times while climbing all over us my partner and i will rub and pat them they run off but always come back for more. When we rub them all over they vibrate, it is the funniest thing to watch and feel, their whole body does it. just wanting to know what this is and why they do it? I%26#039;m hoping its not because they are scared, they dont seem to be at all.
Female rats and teeth grinding + whole body vibrating?
my mom actually just qot two rats. with rats you need to qet two of the same sex so i hope they are. but my moms pet rats death was qrindinq and body was shakinq and was sneezinq..she took it to the pet store and they said she was fine but my mom took it to a vet %26amp;%26amp; she has upper respiritory problems %26amp;%26amp; is sick.. they take them 4 10 daysz but come back so healthy..you jus need to brinq both to qet em checked out and clean out tank. rats are incredibly smart and will recoqnize you so they wont qet scared. but for the shakinq the rats still do it because they enjoy it so much and it qivesz them the chills or somethinq.
if the vet says that they are fine btw qet them more chewinq blocks..their teeth may be to lonq and they need to qet clipped so they are qrindinq them
hope this helps
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Reply:The last time I had a rat that ground its teeth it went psycho and started trying to attack everything. I had to put her down.
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They both are so friendly and some times while climbing all over us my partner and i will rub and pat them they run off but always come back for more. When we rub them all over they vibrate, it is the funniest thing to watch and feel, their whole body does it. just wanting to know what this is and why they do it? I%26#039;m hoping its not because they are scared, they dont seem to be at all.
Female rats and teeth grinding + whole body vibrating?
my mom actually just qot two rats. with rats you need to qet two of the same sex so i hope they are. but my moms pet rats death was qrindinq and body was shakinq and was sneezinq..she took it to the pet store and they said she was fine but my mom took it to a vet %26amp;%26amp; she has upper respiritory problems %26amp;%26amp; is sick.. they take them 4 10 daysz but come back so healthy..you jus need to brinq both to qet em checked out and clean out tank. rats are incredibly smart and will recoqnize you so they wont qet scared. but for the shakinq the rats still do it because they enjoy it so much and it qivesz them the chills or somethinq.
if the vet says that they are fine btw qet them more chewinq blocks..their teeth may be to lonq and they need to qet clipped so they are qrindinq them
hope this helps
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Reply:The last time I had a rat that ground its teeth it went psycho and started trying to attack everything. I had to put her down.
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Muscle relaxants for teeth grinding?
What types of muscle relaxants are prescribed for teeth grinding at night?
Muscle relaxants for teeth grinding?
I have been given flexeril in the past, but it cannot be used for more than 3 consecutive weeks and a big break between... but it sure did give my jaw a break.
Reply:First, usually a bite splint is prescribed for bruxism (grinding). If that doesn%26#039;t ease the problem, a mild muscle relaxant or even a mild tri-cyclic anti-depressant may be prescribed to relieve the pressure/stress a patient is feeling and stop the pressure from being transferred to the jaw. Good luck to you!
Reply:You can wear a mouth guard thing. They%26#039;re at drug stores and walmart.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t heard of many muscle relaxants for teeth grinding but you can be fitted for a mouth guard or you can buy one
OTC from a drug store and you fit it using hot water.
Reply:I had a similar problem only I used to clench my teeth together. what the dentist does is make a sort of plaster mold of your mouth and they make a mouth guard that you put in your mouth at night. it works! they never said anything to me about muscle relaxants.
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Muscle relaxants for teeth grinding?
I have been given flexeril in the past, but it cannot be used for more than 3 consecutive weeks and a big break between... but it sure did give my jaw a break.
Reply:First, usually a bite splint is prescribed for bruxism (grinding). If that doesn%26#039;t ease the problem, a mild muscle relaxant or even a mild tri-cyclic anti-depressant may be prescribed to relieve the pressure/stress a patient is feeling and stop the pressure from being transferred to the jaw. Good luck to you!
Reply:You can wear a mouth guard thing. They%26#039;re at drug stores and walmart.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t heard of many muscle relaxants for teeth grinding but you can be fitted for a mouth guard or you can buy one
OTC from a drug store and you fit it using hot water.
Reply:I had a similar problem only I used to clench my teeth together. what the dentist does is make a sort of plaster mold of your mouth and they make a mouth guard that you put in your mouth at night. it works! they never said anything to me about muscle relaxants.
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If I stop teeth grinding & stop chewing in the right side will my masseter muscle come back to normal?
Well,I chew everything in the right side %26amp; I often chew gum.Teeth grinding is a habit,I do it when I%26#039;m stressed or concentrated or carry something heavy.As a result,the right masseter muscle is enlarged.I hate it because it%26#039;s very noticeable in the pictures[i look like a mutant:))].If I stop doing those things,in time,will the right masseter muscle look like the left one[normal]?It%26#039;s that possible?
If I stop teeth grinding %26amp; stop chewing in the right side will my masseter muscle come back to normal?
I definitely agree with %26quot;health buff%26#039;s%26quot; answer. I would add that muscles will get smaller with less use (atrophy, or in your case get smaller). Take care.
Reply:Everyone has a dominant side when eating. That is, we all chew, without realizing it, on either our right or our left side with brief movement of food to the opposite side. It is almost impossible to change this pattern.
Yes, you can chew gum less frequently, or eliminate it.
Clenching and grinding are tough to stop. A buxism appliance should be worn at night for this problem but is won%26#039;t necessarily stop the clenching. It might merely protect the teeth.
Some folks opt for botox injections. Unfortunately they are expensive and the results short lived.
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If I stop teeth grinding %26amp; stop chewing in the right side will my masseter muscle come back to normal?
I definitely agree with %26quot;health buff%26#039;s%26quot; answer. I would add that muscles will get smaller with less use (atrophy, or in your case get smaller). Take care.
Reply:Everyone has a dominant side when eating. That is, we all chew, without realizing it, on either our right or our left side with brief movement of food to the opposite side. It is almost impossible to change this pattern.
Yes, you can chew gum less frequently, or eliminate it.
Clenching and grinding are tough to stop. A buxism appliance should be worn at night for this problem but is won%26#039;t necessarily stop the clenching. It might merely protect the teeth.
Some folks opt for botox injections. Unfortunately they are expensive and the results short lived.
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How can avoid my teeth grinding?
I grind my teeth at night and in the morning my jaw is locked up in result of my all night grinding. How can i stop it?
How can avoid my teeth grinding?
you can%26#039;t stop it because you are doing it in your sleep...get your dentist to make you a night guard that will protect your teeth and place your jaw in a relaxed position while you sleep. If you are grinding at night because of stress in your life try to eliminate the cause of your stress and you may not need the night guard.
Reply:You cannot stop it but you need to go see your dentist and have them make you a mouth guard to wear at night.
Reply:get a bite-guard from your dentist so you can wear it when you go to sleep.
Reply:a night gaurd is sold over the counter at drug stores and if not ask your doctor or pharmacist. usually thats what they prescribe.
Reply:chew gum
Reply:You can go to the drugstore and buy a night guard.
Reply:There are inserts you can purchase at the drug store or you can get one custom made.
Reply:i have the same thing...whateva u do DON%26#039;T buy the guards in the pharmacy to protect your teeth...instead go get it from ur dentist...they specially have it fit 2ur mouth...that way u grind that instead while ur sleeping...i heard grinding never goes away too...
Reply:well i heard of these night mouth guards that prevent grinding
Reply:Sorry, but you can%26#039;t stop your teeth from grinding while you%26#039;re asleep. (If you find yourself grinding your teeth while awake, then stop!)
See your dentist about getting fitted for a nightguard. These can be expensive -- even if you have dental insurance -- but the alternative is to grind down your teeth to half their size!
Reply:You can try a sport guard but better for your mouth would be a guard made for you by you dentist or orthodontist.
Reply:i had the same problem and when it got really bad i would just put a rubber mouthpiece in like football players have in their helmets. Actually my teeth got sharper from grinding
Reply:Always think of slacking your jaw.
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Reply:I went through this about 3 weeks ago when I had a bad cold. It%26#039;s usually caused by physical or other stress and also vitamin B deficiencies. Do you take any Multi-Vitamins or B-Complex vitamins? This might help. If not, you may want to visit a doctor to get a higher dosage or identify which vitamin or condition is causing your problem.
Reply:my ortho. gave me a mouth guard, they r no different than the one i bought my son for football, just get one of those and wear it at night.
Reply:if you have mercury amalgam fillings, it will cause it. get them replaced if you do.
beyond that, either go to the dentist and have them make a night guard or go to the pharmacy dept of wal*mart and buy one (much cheaper).
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How can avoid my teeth grinding?
you can%26#039;t stop it because you are doing it in your sleep...get your dentist to make you a night guard that will protect your teeth and place your jaw in a relaxed position while you sleep. If you are grinding at night because of stress in your life try to eliminate the cause of your stress and you may not need the night guard.
Reply:You cannot stop it but you need to go see your dentist and have them make you a mouth guard to wear at night.
Reply:get a bite-guard from your dentist so you can wear it when you go to sleep.
Reply:a night gaurd is sold over the counter at drug stores and if not ask your doctor or pharmacist. usually thats what they prescribe.
Reply:chew gum
Reply:You can go to the drugstore and buy a night guard.
Reply:There are inserts you can purchase at the drug store or you can get one custom made.
Reply:i have the same thing...whateva u do DON%26#039;T buy the guards in the pharmacy to protect your teeth...instead go get it from ur dentist...they specially have it fit 2ur mouth...that way u grind that instead while ur sleeping...i heard grinding never goes away too...
Reply:well i heard of these night mouth guards that prevent grinding
Reply:Sorry, but you can%26#039;t stop your teeth from grinding while you%26#039;re asleep. (If you find yourself grinding your teeth while awake, then stop!)
See your dentist about getting fitted for a nightguard. These can be expensive -- even if you have dental insurance -- but the alternative is to grind down your teeth to half their size!
Reply:You can try a sport guard but better for your mouth would be a guard made for you by you dentist or orthodontist.
Reply:i had the same problem and when it got really bad i would just put a rubber mouthpiece in like football players have in their helmets. Actually my teeth got sharper from grinding
Reply:Always think of slacking your jaw.
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Reply:I went through this about 3 weeks ago when I had a bad cold. It%26#039;s usually caused by physical or other stress and also vitamin B deficiencies. Do you take any Multi-Vitamins or B-Complex vitamins? This might help. If not, you may want to visit a doctor to get a higher dosage or identify which vitamin or condition is causing your problem.
Reply:my ortho. gave me a mouth guard, they r no different than the one i bought my son for football, just get one of those and wear it at night.
Reply:if you have mercury amalgam fillings, it will cause it. get them replaced if you do.
beyond that, either go to the dentist and have them make a night guard or go to the pharmacy dept of wal*mart and buy one (much cheaper).
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Bruxism or teeth grinding does any one else experience this?
I had to bith fitted with a special plate to get me to stop but it truely is the most uncomfortable thing. I stopped for a while but apparantly have stared again and noticed that I need to clench a lot....(a typical sign). Does any one else suffer from teeth grinding? How do you deal with it?
Bruxism or teeth grinding does any one else experience this?
The best thing I know to do for it is wear a mouth piece when you sleep. You maybe under some stress or are having some anxiety issues. It will stop sooner or latter but for not you just need to try and relax and wear your mouth piece.
Reply:Did they give you a reason for it happening like stress, pent up frustration, etc.......yeah it sucks doesn%26#039;t it!
Have you tried tranquilizers like Xanax or Valium.....along with getting rid of the grinding you may sleep better and feel more relaxed...they really are the closest things to %26quot;peace on earth%26quot;.
Reply:It is stress related with me (was worse during nursing school.) I never could wear a guard at night...my dentist said I don%26#039;t have cavities because I grind them out myself when I sleep.
Reply:How Is Bruxism Treated?
Most kids outgrow bruxism, but a combination of parental observation and dental visits may help keep the problem in check.
In cases where the grinding and clenching make your child%26#039;s face and jaw sore, or the teeth are being damaged, dentists may prescribe a special night guard. Molded to your child%26#039;s teeth, the night guard is similar to the protective mouthpieces worn by football players. Though the mouthpiece may take some getting used to, both you and your child will begin to see positive results soon.
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Bruxism or teeth grinding does any one else experience this?
The best thing I know to do for it is wear a mouth piece when you sleep. You maybe under some stress or are having some anxiety issues. It will stop sooner or latter but for not you just need to try and relax and wear your mouth piece.
Reply:Did they give you a reason for it happening like stress, pent up frustration, etc.......yeah it sucks doesn%26#039;t it!
Have you tried tranquilizers like Xanax or Valium.....along with getting rid of the grinding you may sleep better and feel more relaxed...they really are the closest things to %26quot;peace on earth%26quot;.
Reply:It is stress related with me (was worse during nursing school.) I never could wear a guard at night...my dentist said I don%26#039;t have cavities because I grind them out myself when I sleep.
Reply:How Is Bruxism Treated?
Most kids outgrow bruxism, but a combination of parental observation and dental visits may help keep the problem in check.
In cases where the grinding and clenching make your child%26#039;s face and jaw sore, or the teeth are being damaged, dentists may prescribe a special night guard. Molded to your child%26#039;s teeth, the night guard is similar to the protective mouthpieces worn by football players. Though the mouthpiece may take some getting used to, both you and your child will begin to see positive results soon.
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Can grinding your teeth cause a constant headache?
I%26#039;m experiencing a almost constant, low level headache and it seems to be centered behind my eyes. So far, tests (blood, CT, ect) have all come back normal. Ive noticed the past few mornings that my jaw seems a little stiff. Could teeth grinding be causing this??
Can grinding your teeth cause a constant headache?
Its possible you could be experiencing bruxism, talk to your dentist, some peopple who are overly stressed or have parasites can have this.
Reply:sounds like it could work that way.
Reply:yes, it can, and does. you should go to the dentist and have them make you this mould thing that you wear at night so that you don%26#039;t grind your teeth at night, and if that is the case, your headaches should go away. also, grinding your teeth is bad for your jaw and teeth.
Reply:It can cause TMJ. Get a special mouth piece to sleep in that will help you from grinding
Reply:Yes, and also, grinding your teeth might be a sign of TMJ, tubular musculer jointal disorder I think is what it is, and you might need a guard to wear on your teeth at night. But yea, the nerve endings in your teeth are probably sending pain impulses to your head, and causing that, it did for my mum anyway. Hope it gets better for you!
Reply:Tooth grinding could cause this it is call bruxism, you should go to your dentist they can make you a splint to wear that can help.
Reply:Yes! You probably have TMJD (tempromandibular joint disorder). Go see your dentist and he/she can make bite splint for you to wear at night.
Reply:Oh yeah I have grinned off my back teeth on my left side. I got replacement ant they are also grinded off. Excedrin Tension will help with the pain but you do need to see your dentist to get fitted for a night guard. Be sure to use it EVERY night so you keep your teeth UNlike me.
Reply:Yes it can!! Consult with your dentist about getting you a night guard to wear. Most insurance companies won%26#039;t pay for it, but they may in your case if the dentist or your general doctor talks to them
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Can grinding your teeth cause a constant headache?
Its possible you could be experiencing bruxism, talk to your dentist, some peopple who are overly stressed or have parasites can have this.
Reply:sounds like it could work that way.
Reply:yes, it can, and does. you should go to the dentist and have them make you this mould thing that you wear at night so that you don%26#039;t grind your teeth at night, and if that is the case, your headaches should go away. also, grinding your teeth is bad for your jaw and teeth.
Reply:It can cause TMJ. Get a special mouth piece to sleep in that will help you from grinding
Reply:Yes, and also, grinding your teeth might be a sign of TMJ, tubular musculer jointal disorder I think is what it is, and you might need a guard to wear on your teeth at night. But yea, the nerve endings in your teeth are probably sending pain impulses to your head, and causing that, it did for my mum anyway. Hope it gets better for you!
Reply:Tooth grinding could cause this it is call bruxism, you should go to your dentist they can make you a splint to wear that can help.
Reply:Yes! You probably have TMJD (tempromandibular joint disorder). Go see your dentist and he/she can make bite splint for you to wear at night.
Reply:Oh yeah I have grinned off my back teeth on my left side. I got replacement ant they are also grinded off. Excedrin Tension will help with the pain but you do need to see your dentist to get fitted for a night guard. Be sure to use it EVERY night so you keep your teeth UNlike me.
Reply:Yes it can!! Consult with your dentist about getting you a night guard to wear. Most insurance companies won%26#039;t pay for it, but they may in your case if the dentist or your general doctor talks to them
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