I have heard there are special braces you can buy but does anyone know something that can completely stop it? Thanks for your help in this matter.
2006-10-19 16:10:30 · 7 answers · asked by JD 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The answers you've received so far are quite accurate, and a mouth guard may be a quick and inexpensive solution (I kept spitting mine out in the middle of the night because it wasn't formed to my mouth).
But something else to think about is WHY you're grinding. For some people, it's TMJ. For some it's stress - are you under a lot of pressure right now? If so, hopefully you are working on a way to get rid of the stress; then the grinding stops on its own.
Or have you had dental work in the last few months, and perhaps your bite has changed? I'm working on this myself right now because I had a new crown installed, and it's just the tiniest bit higher than my other teeth, even though I've had several bite adjustments.
I'm a grinder too... and have clenched and ground my teeth hard enough to loosen a crown, and I actually cracked a tooth once, so I know what you're going through.
Good luck!!
2006-10-19 16:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a mouth guard from your local sporting goods store, and it will help keep your teeth from being ground down. Bruxism (teeth grinding) is often due to TMJ disorder. The TMJ is the joint where your jaw is connected to the skull. See a chiropractor or dentist who specializes in TMJ.
2006-10-19 16:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I know of is a mouth piece that you sleep with. It is about $500 if you go to a dentist and they fit it specifically to your teeth. You can also go to CVS or Walgreens and they sell a generic one that you can try. It's a lot cheaper, like $10.
2006-10-19 16:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Night guards are great..we sell the for $350..and the soft night gurard for $400..they really do work..the soft one I had to get for my 6 year old..you put it in water and it turns soft..gentle for the gums..make sure that the nighguard has the indentition from your upper teeth..some dentist diont make it like that they make it smooth..NOT GOOD..beacuse our mouth will go crazy sliding on that not good for your jaw...good luck!!
2006-10-19 16:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Bossy♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell u this but the only way to stop it is get a mouthgaurd like for sports.
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2006-10-19 16:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by SlapADog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a fitted "night guard" from your dentist.
2006-10-19 16:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your dentist
2006-10-19 16:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by gymnastgirly622 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋