At nigth when I am sleeping, I press my upper teeths against the lower ones, pressing very hard and damaging then. How can I cure that?Is yoga good for that?
2006-09-16 12:17:21 · 8 answers · asked by flycelo68 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I have the same condition. Teeth-grinding, also called bruxism, usually occurs during sleep although may also occur when a person is awake, as a way of releasing tension. Over time, chronic tooth-grinding can result in loosened teeth, with damage to the supporting bones in the jaw and receding gums.
Bruxism can develop if the teeth are sensitive to heat ad cold. Stress, allergies, and nutrient deficiencies are often the cause of tooth-grinding.
Dentists sometimes recommend a type of splint that is worn over the teeth. However this does not cure the problem, but it help prevent tooth damage.
A change in diet by eating more whole foods such as whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits has shown to decrease bruxism. Avoid fast foods, fried foods, processed foods, red meat, refined sugar, saturated fats, as these aggravate the condition.
Yoga is good for decreasing stress from the body, which is a common cause for conscious or unconscious teeth-grinding. Meditation and deep breathing may also help.
Good luck!
2006-09-18 02:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by eatyourtofu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First do yourself a favor and go to the dentist for a mouth guard, you need to protect your teeth from damage while you are addressing the underlying issues. Trust me you do not want to be grinding your teeth down.
As far as what to do about it, you need to experiement with different ways of reducing stress in your life and go with whatever works. You will still know when you are doing it and not because you will notice the pain in your jaw especially upon waking, if you pay attention. So just try different things until something works. For me, yes yoga helps. So does meditation, and talking to a close friend or even a therapist about issues when things get tough.
2006-09-16 12:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by kellyault20001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know two people who had this problem, both times caused by stress in their lives. Both damaged their teeth. Bandaid solution can be to get a splint of some form that goes in your mouth whilst asleep, but the best approach is to examine and reduce the stress...
2006-09-16 12:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing and wake up with a jaw ache from he--. It comes from tension during the day. I have been told to get a night guard to keep from ruining your teeth. Exercise can be good for that, since it helps calm you and makes you feel better.
2006-09-16 12:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by cfoxwell101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a night guard - it'll protect your teeth. You can get this from the dentist.
People grind their teeth at night due to stress or for no reason at all.
Yoga can help relax you. I've heard it has beneficial effects.
2006-09-16 20:55:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might ask your dentist or doctor. I think I heard about these things you can put in your mouth to help keep your teeth from hitting each other. They may even have them in stores, maybe drugstores; you might check there.
2006-09-16 12:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either ask your dentist for a teeth guard...or go to a mouth therapist, to stop your habit.
2006-09-16 13:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anxiety and or stress.... or both , get help to locate the cause and it will disapear may cause other damage to your body if you don't fix it ....go soon ..
2006-09-16 12:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by helen_kives 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋