How can I prevent myself from grinding my teeth in my sleep?

Answer 1

This can't be the strangest idea, but get a boxers' mouth-guard....you'll only rub teeth against plastic then.

Answer 2

I had this problem, and didn't even know it until I went to the dentist and he could tell. Without spending a large amount of money, you can fix this problem with a small purchase. Go to a Rite Aid, or CVS, or another pharmacy/retail store, and in the dental isle, there will be something called a "Doctors Night guard" It is in a white and blue box. It is a mouth guard to be worn at night, and comes in sizes xs-xl. It is comfortable, and flexible and soft.
Other then mouth guards there really is no way to prevent yourself from grinding in your sleep, as you can't wake up every time and stop yourself ya know? Good luck.

Answer 3

You can get a mouth guard from your dentist. That will prevent yourself from grinding your teeth in your sleep.

Answer 4

My sister-in-law has this same problem. She solved it by buying a sports gum guard at our local Wal-Mart. They're (obviously) found in the sports department, and really cheap! You just have to follow the directions on the packaging to make it fit your mouth, but it helps a lot! Plus, they're soooo much cheaper than the ones a dentist will make you get and do pretty much the same thing!

Hope that helped!

Answer 5

they have teeth guards for that at walmart there about 20 dollars and i remember seein someting on tv from way back when where ppl would put on of those kids wood blocks in there mouths b4 the went to sleep (i dont recommend it) try the mouth guard take care

Answer 6

my dad had the same problem, so he went to the doctor's and the doctor said whenever a person a extremely grinding their teeth, they have high blood pressure. but you can also buy a mouth piece at the store!

Answer 7

you may have to wear a gum shield like ones boxers use, my aunt has had a grinding problem for years and there seems to be no cure, but a gumshield will protect your teeth and stop the noise

Answer 8

Your dentist will be able to fit you with a mouth guard. If you cannot get to a dentist try fitting yourself with a sports mouth guard that you can find at any sporting goods store.

Answer 9

go buy a plastic teeth cover........boil it in water to make it soft and when it cools off a bit put it in your mouth to get the shape and then sleep with it.........no more teeth grinding

Answer 10

Your dentist can have a mouthgard made for you to wear while you sleep. Otherwise you can usually find them at wal mart or something, too, but your dentist will get it custom to your mouth. I've got a couple, we make them where I work. They work great.