2006-10-28 18:16:02 · 6 answers · asked by Ernie F 1 in Health ➔ Dental
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.
2006-10-29 05:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People grind their teeth because they were too stress or worried about something before they went to sleep.
2006-10-28 20:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress. They should have a nice relaxing bath and drink some camomile tea before bedtime. There's a mouth guard that can be bought from the pharmacist or made to fit by the dentist, so that there is no damage to the teeth.
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2006-10-28 18:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like everyone said...stress....however when you dream people have a tendency to really play act the scenes from your dreams our and your tighten your jaw and start to chew away!..a dentist can fit you with a mouth guard for like $300!!! or try the ones I heard are sold at pharmacies and/or walmart
2006-10-28 19:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by TWISTER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stress or tmj, i would consult your dentist, they have night guards to help prevent further tooth damage
2006-10-28 18:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by dmbcrush41919 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stress which leads to tmj
2006-10-28 18:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋