Grinding Teeth Without Even Knowing It

[BassistKara]

2quilt- Thanks for the reply, glad to know they're rather comfortable to wear! I looked up TMJ, and that sounds exactly what i have, with the clicking and dizziness etc etc. I never thought it could be connected to my jaw! Im going to make sure i bring it up at my check up in 2 weeks! I have to go to the insurance place this week anyway, so i'll ask them!

Murphy's Law- I think i may have to try that out just to see if it helps, im willing to try almost anything at this stage! Thanks for the suggestion, now to make another trip to the chemist haha!

 

[Awakening]

My dentist said most people like 90% grind their teeth at some point in their lives.
It's very common.
You are stressed.

 

[2quilt]

The nightguards you can buy at the store are , of course, not custom to your mouth, so unless you have the exact same mouth as the person they modelled that store-bought nightguard, it's a waste of money on a non-returnable item. Put that money toward a nightguard that will fit your mouth and wont rub when you chew or make sucking motions during sleep.

They make similarly cheap plastic mouthguards for boxers and other sports, but you have to keep them in clenched teeth to keep them in place, and be awake.

 

[becvan]

I also recommend buying the cheap one first. I am supposed to sleep with one of those too for clenching. However, putting one in my mouth causes me to have an anxiety attack and stop breathing. I have some extreme issues with things being in my mouth or over it. So I recommend you try the cheapy first. I'm glad I did, or I would have wasted two months food money!

bec

 

[Bulldog36]

I clinch my jaw and grind my teeth, untill you can get a mouth guard, I would suggest putting your tounge on one side, over your teeth, I know that sounds silly but if you try to bite down, you will know it. It works great for me during the day.:smile: