NWR - Teeth Grinding...

TheBigDay Posted: Feb 01, 2006 11:56 AM

NWR - Teeth Grinding...

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!

july06bride Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:06 PM

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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!

laural2979 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:06 PM

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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.

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:20 PM

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

Tina120206 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:31 PM

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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.

hmm8191 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:34 PM

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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.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:37 PM

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

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

ditto.

Meaghan729 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:40 PM

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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!

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

TheBigDay Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:40 PM

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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!!!!

conigs25 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:41 PM

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

TheBigDay Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:42 PM

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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

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

ChrissynRicky Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:46 PM

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Posted by TheBigDay

Posted by conigs25

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

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

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.

Naunie Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:47 PM

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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.

Tina120206 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 12:49 PM

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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.

pigs222seal Posted: Feb 01, 2006 01:07 PM

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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!

itslaurie. Posted: Feb 01, 2006 01:12 PM

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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.

waterspout4 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 03:35 PM

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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.

Tina120206 Posted: Feb 01, 2006 03:37 PM

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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.

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.

TheBigDay Posted: Feb 01, 2006 03:42 PM

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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.

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??