I have a fractured tooth and am experiencing jaw pain and I feel certain they are related. I cannot afford to see a dentist. I have medical insurance but no dental. Thanks for any suggestions!
2007-02-06 18:49:37 · 13 answers · asked by 123 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Excellent answers. Thank you so much!
2007-02-06 18:56:28 · update #1
Yes you can get a gum guard it will only protect your teeth it won't stop you grinding your teeth. Check out TMJ.com and you will get lots of info on the damage it can cause. The Americans are more up to date with all of this and I have found out loads. If you check my questions you will see how bad I am with my jaw. Please get it checked out it can lead to other problems, I live in the UK good luck An update only was thinking if you see your dentist and are told that it is a jaw problem then it no longer is a dental problem but a jaw problem and that becomes medical so you may be covered by your medical insurance it's worth checking out
2007-02-06 19:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grind my teeth at night and i've been doing it for as long as my doctor can remember.
Sometimes I wake up with the worst jaw pain ever. So my doc reccommended that I use a mouth guard for my uppers at night.
I just bought one at the local sporting goods store and besides the fact that I look like im about to go into a boxing match, it works.
I also would buy two depending on how hard you grind your teeth.
2007-02-07 00:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by mayreeha84 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy yourself a mouthpiece at the sporting goods store. They make them so that when you place them in boiling water, they become pliable, so you can mold them to your own teeth, and when it cools it stays that way. I've heard of many dentists recommending this.
You'll have to see a dentist about the fractured tooth, though.
2007-02-06 18:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by Hawkster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grinding teeth at night could be triggerd by some psychological factors. You could be having some problems and you cant get to a restful sleep. Too much activities during daytime could also trigger such unconscious behaviour. Try to evaluate your lifestyle and if everything else is OK, then you may proceed to have the "mouthpiece". Goodluck!!
2007-02-06 19:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by jet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go to either a sports store or somewhere where you can buy a mouth guard. Wearing that at night will stop you from grinding your teeth. Also look for one that says on the package TMJ.
2007-02-06 18:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mistic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need some sort of mouth card (or a night guard) to protect your teeth from grinding when you bite down during sleep. I had the same issue as you.
2007-02-06 18:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dentist told me to just buy a sports mouth guard from a sporting goods store. He said that it is pretty much the same thing that any dentist would give you to wear at night.
2007-02-06 18:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by earlporter77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, try the Night Guard for your teeth. Also try drinking a combo, Camomile, Hops, Blueberry tea at night; the non-caffinated, relaxing tea actually helps alot.
2007-02-06 19:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by Bill R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor if he can make you a mouth guard or recommend a medical specialist. this could be medical it if is affected the jaw.
2007-02-06 18:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by Carla S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-06 20:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Arun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋