I have an occasional problem in which when I am under pressure or stress I clench my jaw. This occasion it has led to be actually damaging my canine tooth and excrutiating pain from the nerves. My dentist has given me a Gum shield to put on night time. Are there any exercises that I could be doing to help?
2006-12-04 21:41:17 · 6 answers · asked by bellabelloo 2 in Health ➔ Dental
This is a bad problem yes something to help you relax may help a gum shield will only protect your teeth I have and still have this problem if you check my questions you will see how serious it can be look at TMJ.com and that will give you the correct info
2006-12-06 11:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also recommend you start taking a calcium/magnesium supplement at night along with your supper. Cal/mags help the body relax, & may lessen your tension...which may result in improved jaw.
You may also want to consider buying a dental rinse/mouthwash that strengthens teeth.
2006-12-04 21:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving Indian Head Massage a whirl. It involves, amongst other things, a nice relaxing facial massage and will do wonders for you.
HTH Fozbah ;-)
2006-12-05 05:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u need something to help u relax a little. Try taking a mild antianxiety med.
2006-12-04 21:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by sweetre2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stay clam and when you r nervous put any thing in your mouth to eat this will improve your habit.
I had also the same problem and hope this method will also make a chnage in you.
2006-12-04 21:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mohit Goyal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be chewing a gum will be helpfull for u
2006-12-05 09:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by kosha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
meditation. You need to relax more.
2006-12-04 21:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just relax that will help
2006-12-04 21:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the obvious one!
2006-12-04 21:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋