i keep grinding my teeth, and it is really annoying...sometimes it gives me a headache...i have no idea how to attempt this.
any suggestions? thank u
2006-10-13 16:55:36 · 10 answers · asked by Kayla Chris 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Grinding might be just a nervouis habit, but there ARE other reasons, such as stress, but many people grind or clench their teeth because they do not meet exactly correctly. If your teeth do not meet correctly, they cause your jaw to shift slightly out of the joint to compensate for the mismatch in your bite. A bite appliance - when properly made - will eliminate the influence of the teeth over the position the bones take in the TMJ. It will allow your jaw to rest in the balanced (and comfortable) position where it belongs. After wearing an appliance for a while, your dentist might suggest some adjustments to your bite, slightly altering (grinding) the surfaces so that they no longer have any interferences to closing with your jaw in the proper position.
2006-10-14 05:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I know this sounds totally bogus, but it REALLY works. Put a rubber band around your wrist. Whenever you grind your teeth or even think about grinding them, snap it! You don't even have to snap it so that it hurts. Just the thought that it might is enough to condition you to break your habbit :P It usually works within as little as two days!
2006-10-13 19:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Hessy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look into a night guard or an occlusal guard. They can be pretty expensive at a dental office. I think CVS pharmacy has some that mold to your teeth, maybe even Walgreens but I'm pretty sure that CVS has them
2006-10-17 09:55:03 · answer #3 · answered by five_ftnoinches 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you do it at night, then get a mold for your teeth to protect them. If its during the day, prolly caused by stress, try to stay away from stress or boredom. find things to do or play with or chew a lot of gum or paper
it helps
2006-10-13 17:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your dentist, or order those teeth grinding thingys that help you not...grind them.
2006-10-13 17:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by blah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to a dentist. They may be able to provide you with a mouth piece while you sleep at night.
2006-10-13 17:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by MINDERS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you taking meds? look up the word Bruxism.
2006-10-14 00:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by Cool November Rain 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A DENTISt helped my cousin.DISCUSS that with him. THEY have things that can help you. Good luck
2006-10-13 16:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably stress, find another way to release stress like exercise, chew gum, etc.........
2006-10-13 17:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by zqx357 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop doing it...chew gum instead
2006-10-13 16:57:16 · answer #10 · answered by leazngurl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋