2007-02-28 10:27:52 · 11 answers · asked by tonisage21 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It can become serious go to your dentist and get a gum guard there are quite a few reasons which can make you do it, a gum guard will only protect your teeth only it can lead to other problems like TMJ, I suffer from this and am awaiting a jaw replacement(check my questions) only I am a severe case and am taking maximum amount of pain relief even then the pain never goes away only dulls it, I can't chew so my diet is restricted everything minced, I'd love a steak or a chop only can't even an apple can't be bitten, so try to get it dealt with now before it becomes a serious problem. Good luck
2007-02-28 11:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the cause is, I would recommend a trip to the dentist. Grinding your teeth will damage them plus you can chip the front edges which would require expensive cosmetic work.
You dentist will make you a shield that you wear over your upper or lower teeth in bed of a night. It only takes a night or two to get used to it but it's worth it.
2007-02-28 11:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Kildare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello Toni-Lou,
I used to grind my teeth every night and it drove my sisters nuts. The Doctor found the cause in two minutes flat. I had a small blockage
in my nose after it was removed no more grinding hope that helps you and good luck.
2007-02-28 11:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem.. usually stress or just a plain old bad habit.
The dentist actually told me today that I should try to keep my teeth appart all day. Your teeth should only touch when eating I guess. This will help you to keep your teeth apart in your sleep.
2007-02-28 10:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not overly sure but i tend to grind my teeth in my sleep when im pissed off or have things on my mind .
2007-02-28 10:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by loopylou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it basically means you rub your teeth against each other whilst not knowin your doing it! do this and the dentist gave me a 'gum guard' to stop the effects...
2007-02-28 10:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Marie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may indicate tension, it might be just a habit. You should talk to your dentist. You might need a mouth guard to wear at night when you go to bed
2007-02-28 10:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this experience during my early childhood. i alsoo suffered from enuresis. my mother asked a doctor. apparenty, i was a very anxious and stressed child from a dysfunctional family. it is a sign of anxiety or neurosis.
2007-02-28 10:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by anijiyman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several things - amongst them parasite infestation.
2007-02-28 20:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ur havin a wet dream
2007-02-28 10:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by celticjungleman67 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋