Severe teeth grinding?

Question

What do you consider as severe teeth grinding? I do that while sleeping without knowing since I was a child. A couple years ago, I woke up with a pain on my jar. My physician said that I got jaw arthritis (or temporomandibular arthrosis, temporomandibular disorder, temporomandibular joint derangement --- I forgot what exactly I was told). I heard the sound of my teeth grinding when my sister recorded it while I was sleeping, though, it sounded so creepy! It sounded like cricket or some kind of bugs! Does my teeth grinding have to be considered as severe?

Answer 1

see your dentist he can give you a mouth guard that might help

Answer 2

It's called bruxism. Try to see a dentist, because grinding can weaken even break your teeth. One of the result is Temporomandibular disorder, you feel pain at your TMJ and the others are oversensitive teeth, trauma, gingival (gum) inflammation, etc. Bruxism often affects persons with nervous tension such as anger, pain, or frustration, and/or persons with aggressive, hurried, overly competitive tendencies, or using antidepressants.
The treatment will be due to the etiologic factors.

Answer 3

I did this same thing. You could get one of those teeth guards. I didn't like them because trying to get it off, I was afraid I was going to rip my teeth out, and yes I learned that I have the TMJ (temporalmandibular joint arthritis). How I found out I had the TMJ was I had an earache for 2 wks. and when the ear drops didn't work, I thought I had an ear infection. The doctor told me it was the TMJ bothering me and not an earache, although he said if I didn't quit using the ear drops I would get an ear infection. Now, when my ears hurt, I've no way of know (w/o seeing a doctor) if it's the TMJ or an actual earache. The doctor described TMJ to me as my jaws were uneven and didn't work the same when I'd open and shut my mouth. He said, it's like a door with a broken hinge and you have to lift up on it to close it. He told me to quit chewing gum as that aggravates it, as does real loud noises, and eating because you're opening and shutting your mouth (that doesn't mean you have to quit eating though).

Answer 4

There is really nothing they can do...they told me it's caused by stress
you can buy a teeth guard to wear at night while you sleep...it protects your teeth and jaw from the effects of grinding or clenching.....they are selling it over the counter now and i think it works great..i have less pain in my jaw and muscles...it's called Nightguard.... I got mine at Walgreens. it was less than $20 i think. much cheaper than the price the dentist quoted me for one
Check big pharmacies like CVS or Eckerds they may have it also.

I see online you can get it also if you can't get it in a store

Answer 5

Possibly, it depends on the amount of damage that it has done. But they make many wonderful products now to help prevent it. Make sure to get that checked out before it gets too bad.

Take care, Happy New Years!

Answer 6

Yes. See a specialist for treatment. It can lead to problems with your jaw alignment which is painful and may require surgical correction.

Answer 7

Have your dentist make you a mouth guard if it's causing you pain.

Answer 8

try a mouth guard and if it doesn't work try a dental professional

Answer 9

i dont know it has never happened to me before and never heard of jaw somethin