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!


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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.
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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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