im 17 and im not sure if i grind my teeth but i do know that i bite it. Is that bad, cuz i dont feel any pain when i wake up from my jaw
2007-04-30 23:53:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anh Kia 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It can be bad over time (for your teeth) you may want to talk to your MD or DDS about it. Get a night guard to help protect your teeth.
When you sleep it's a way to release tension/stress.
2007-04-30 23:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by kelly e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youre problem is called Bruxism teeth grinding , a nervous complaint when you go to sleep your subconcious is free to grind down the problems of the day . What are they get them sorted also see a doctor for some anit anxiety or depression tablets see your dentist for a plate to waer on your teeth , you do want to save tham dont you and you could have jaw problems later on if youdont
2007-05-01 07:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dentist will be able to tell you if you grind your teeth. And yes, that's bad. The dentist tells me I've wore my teeth down by grinding them and I need a mouth guard while I'm sleeping. Also I get frequent headaches, which have been known to be caused by teeth grinding.
My children do it all of the time and where their teeth are apparently not as strong as mine, their teeth look jagged. The dentist says it's normal for small children to grind their teeth.
2007-05-01 07:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by qareporting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm it happens when your stressed?
My husband grinds his teeth too, but he does that out of habit (when he is asleep). Although it can be due to stress.
You have to see your dentist because you could break your jaws doing it. They'll give you a plastic retainers I think that's what they are called. They are silicone or plastic thing that covers your teeth, upper and lower, you wear them before you go to bed so you don't hurt your teeth or jaws.
But I doubt it has anything to do with depression.
Good Luck.
2007-05-01 07:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by WICCA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons for teeth grinding while sleeping.One of the reasons I know is that you might be having worms in your abdomen. You should go see a doctor and soon.
2007-05-01 07:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by violettorose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i Had the same problem so i went too see a Dr and he gave me a (goutiere) something u put in yoUr mouth when u r sleeping . and since 5 years i m use 2 it and it make me fell better .
and usually u bite Ur teeth cause of z stress during day. ur muscles are very tent ion . so use one and do some sport
2007-05-01 07:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋