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Does anyone grind there teeth? If so what, if anything, helps you NOT grind your teeth!

Grinding is such a terrible experience!!!! I have headaches (which feel like I was SMASHED the night before), jaw pain, neck pain, bad sleep!

Any advice would help...

Thanks!

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I do and I also have TMJ- I had to get a nightguard- which helps when I wear it but I really hate the thing and in my sleep wind up taking it out anyway!

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FH went to the dentist and had a mouth guard made. It's this little plastic thing that he puts between his front teeth. He said that it helped a lot.

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Thats my biggest problem...I wear a nightguard...

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I have TMJ too, but I HATE the mouthguard. I end up taking it out in my sleep and throwing it across the room. I ended up getting medication from my ear, nose and throat doctor instead for when I get a flair up. Really, there isn't much they can do for you except give you a night guard, which stinks b/c it is so painful.

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I wear a nightguard, and have for almost 10 years. I'm actually on my second one becuase I ground through the first one. While it is annoying (I druel SO much) it is the only thing that lets me have a good night sleep. After a while you should get us to it. At least I do.

ps: I have one of the hard plastic ones. I think they make softer ones now that have to be more comfortable.

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

Thats my biggest problem...I wear a nightguard...

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ditto.

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Posted by july06bride

I do and I also have TMJ- I had to get a nightguard- which helps when I wear it but I really hate the thing and in my sleep wind up taking it out anyway!

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I do the same thing. it doesnt help me. It ends up on the other side of the room when I wake up.

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This stinks!!! I guess i will try getting some sort of night thing and see if I can tolerate it.. I do find if i can prevent myself from laying on my back i dont grind... but i like laying on my back...

I started Grinding back in early May Late April... I have just NEVER grinded before, it really SU(KS!!!!

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YEP. If you do it you might have TMJ. Talk to your dentist. It can get really painful

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Posted by conigs25

YEP. If you do it you might have TMJ. Talk to your dentist. It can get really painful

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My Jaw has been poping for yrs when i chew.. but never caused any pain or Jaw lock, but this grinding is killing me!!

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Posted by TheBigDay

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Posted by conigs25

YEP. If you do it you might have TMJ. Talk to your dentist. It can get really painful

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My Jaw has been poping for yrs when i chew.. but never caused any pain or Jaw lock, but this grinding is killing me!!

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Definitely go. 90% of the time grinding is due to stress - you may not 'feel' stressed, but subconsciously - you are.

It's a very simple and common event and your dentist will definitely help you.

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I take a minute or so, as I am laying down to bed, to relax all the muscles in my face. I start with the shoulders, neck, jaw, etc.
I find that I only grind on the nights that I skip this process.

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Another thing is since you noticed it already, go get it checked out soon. I waited too long and did alot of damage to my teeth by grinding. The tops of my teeth are flat and I have some enamal that has been worn away.

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I grind my teeth and have TMJ...I went to the dentist and they fit me for a night guard, which I do not wear....it is not so comfortable!

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a mouth guard and/or a muscle relaxer w/anti inflammatory before bed.

that's what the doc I work for usually prescribes.

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Does anyone find that they are grinding during the day too? I find myself doing it all the time for about 3 years now.

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Posted by waterspout4

Does anyone find that they are grinding during the day too? I find myself doing it all the time for about 3 years now.

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I do. I grind constantly. I never thought about it until the doctor asked me if I grind during the day. I was about to say no, until I grinded my teeth before I answered. I never realized it before, but I do.

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Posted by waterspout4

Does anyone find that they are grinding during the day too? I find myself doing it all the time for about 3 years now.

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i do find myself clinching.. but not grinding.. i have only found myself grinding after waking up this morning, but i wasnt grinding just moving my jaw in the griniding motion w/o the clinching.. i was still waking up so.. i dont know if that counts??

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I have had this problem forever. I recommend trying a mouth guard from CVS and molding it yourself - the ones from the dentist are