I tend to do it more when I'm upset. my jaw really hurts
2007-01-15 00:12:35 · 14 answers · asked by October Sky 2 in Health ➔ Dental
my mum has that problem! except i think she grinds her teeth....... but she wears a mouthguard!
2007-01-15 00:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by special m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your dentist to have a night guard fabricated. It only requires an impression and can save you endless nights of clenching and grinding and the days of pain that follow. They reduce the effects of your night time grinding that are causing damage to your teeth and keeping your muscles sore by acting like a cushion in between your teeth. Your dentist can determine if your condition is stress related or a medical problem. Some doctors think that malocclusion of the teeth have something to do with it. I've worn one for years and they are fantastic! Either way he/she can only help! Good luck!
2007-01-15 08:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem too and it was causing me massive headaches in the day. It also damages your teeth. My dentist fabricated a bespoke gumshield by taking an impression of my teeth, and told me to sleep with it in my mouth every night. It took about a week to get used to it, but now...no more headaches and better teeth!..
2007-01-15 08:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a mouth guard from your dentist, doing this too much will hurt your jaw and cause TMJ (clicking jaw when you open and close your mouth)
2007-01-15 08:20:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a full jaw acrylic splint usually in the upper jaw to be worn at night to reduce the parafunctional habit and get it done from dental practioner
2007-01-15 13:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by anis118030 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit your dentist they can put plates on your teeth plus find another way to destress, watch a comedy or try and think of something else when you get upset coz you may end up damaging your teeth.
2007-01-15 08:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by shiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a gum shield from your dentist or a sports shop;
2007-01-15 08:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a gumshield?
2007-01-15 08:17:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
friend of mine does this and her dentist told her to chew chewing gum during the day, don't have a clue how its supposed to help but thats what she was told
2007-01-15 08:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by ♥sandpaper kisses♥ >^..^< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your teeth out and put them in a jar by your bed
2007-01-15 09:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit ur dentist and purchase a mouthguard/gumshield
2007-01-15 12:20:00 · answer #11 · answered by Josh's Mummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋