How DO YOU STOP CLINCHING YOUR TEETH ?IHAVE DONE IT MOST OF MY LIFE?

Answer 1

I do that too and my jaw locks. You may need a night guard, which is a retainer-like thing you can get from your dentist. It will help stop that during the night, when is mainly when most people do it.

Answer 2

I got braces to straighten my bite - That was supposed to do the trick but didn't. Another DDS ground down some points on my teeth to fit my bite better - That didn't work either. The tranquilizers when I was a kid didn't work either. Now I just use a child's size mouth guard - it is more comfortable than the adult size and it keeps me from doing further damage to my teeth - at 97 cents a pop from Wall mart I can replace it as often as I want.
Sometimes I find that I am using my tongue to play with the mouth guard, which is giving my jaw a much need rest. If you try this you can form the guard around your upper teeth and clench down a LITTLE so the bottom teeth have a comfortable place to rest - that seems to work better for me than a flat surface that lets me work my jaw in any direction all night. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Stree is causing many people to grind and clinch their teeth and Dentists agree the daily grind is taking a toll. Whether it's the sagging economy or tensions around the globe the American Dental Association says many of us are taking our troubles out on our chompers, " As stressful events increase around the world were going to see more of this grinding and clinching" , said Dr Mathew Messinai Of the American Dental Association. Patrick Duffy says being an investor in these tough economic times has him clinching more than ever, " Half my teeth are cracked" said Duffy. Idaho Falls Dentist Dr. David Heninger says Grinding and Clinching is a real problem here in Eastern Idaho," I probably see two cases a week and the Major cause is stress and tension" said Dr. Heninger. Experts say In additon to cracked teeth and sore jaws muscles ,the grinding can trigger headachs and earaches.But with the help of high tech equipment dentist's can let patients know when their teeth are in the danger zone. and advise treatment.
Dr. Heninger says one of the first treatment options is an appliance called a splint, " the splint is applied to the patients teeth and it keeps the teeth apart so they can't grind or clinch, It provides quick relief " said Dr. Heninger. The American Dental Association says people should make keep their lips together and their teeth apart, " Teeth should not be touching unless your eating", said Dr. Messinia.

Answer 4

get a biter off a dentist or pharmacy - I have done it most of my life too. I picked up a mouth guard -- like the one you wear when you play sports -- its the same thing- you can just use a regular athletic one. I dont think you can STOP clenching them - you have to live with it my friend just like me