i have been grinding my teeth and biting my tongue in my sleep. any advice? i don't think i could wear one of those night guard mouth peice things. my husband wakes me up when i am grinding my teeth. my tongue gets pretty sore as well.
2007-03-23 07:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by margaret72450 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Why do you think you couldn't wear "one of those night guard mouth piece things?" Of course you could!
Consult your dentist. Mouth guards and bite splints come in all shapes and sizes. Some fit over all your teeth; some just fit to the front 4.
If you really want help with your problem, you should talk to your dentist who should be able to find a workable solution.
FYI: adjusting to something in your mouth is mostly about attitude. If you tell yourself you can't, you won't be able to.
2007-03-27 06:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by idforyah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really try to wear a night guard. I know they aren't ideal for comfort, but they are certainly worth it in so many ways. 1. Your teeth won't wear down, therefore, you will save LOTS of money down the line 2. You won't have jaw pain 3. Your husband will be able to sleep! If you can't wear the night/occlusal guard, try wearing whitening trays (that are made by your dentist). That will at least lessen the sound and the wear on your teeth.
2007-03-27 04:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by ashley's atarax 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a night guard made by the dentist. we make very thin ones that go around your teeth. we charge $50, but i hear in the states it is $500. beyond that, if you have any mercury amalgam fillings, get them replaced. teeth grinding is one of the symptoms of mercury poisoning.
2007-03-25 00:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a dentist. I also grind my teeth when I feel stressed. The stress is the reason
2007-03-23 07:53:30 · answer #4 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mouth guard is the only answer. It took me awhile to get use to it but just like everything else once it becomes a habit/part of your everyday routine you will not even notice you have it on.
2007-03-23 08:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you tell your dentist what replaced into happening? via the sounds of it you in basic terms have been given relatively scared, you will have had a seizure, i don't comprehend, i'm not a physician, yet be sure you have instructed the dentist.
2016-10-19 10:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your dentist- he can form a mouthpiece that you won't even notice, and save your teeth from the wear- you can break them !!!! An RN...
2007-03-23 07:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by groverbrand 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a sock in ur mouth, make sure its clean, ur teeth wont grind and ur tongue wont get bitten. i know it sounds bizarre but i think it cud do the trick
2007-03-23 07:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋