Grinding teeth

[Nothingnoted]

Does anybody grind their teeth on a daily and nightly basis

[Vonus5591]

my son used to do this but since on better diet and better sleep have not had concern

[Nothingnoted in reply to Vonus5591]

Thank you, Vonus

[gajh]

I had a problem with clenching and grinding my teeth and it was causing damage. My dentist recommended a bite guard or called a night guard. I wear it every single night. It protects my teeth. I don't know if it stops me from clenching and grinding though, but it does prevent damage. I didn't think I would be able to sleep with it in, but surprisingly I had no problem at all getting used to it. I could wear the guard during the day if I caught myself clenching or grinding too.

[Nothingnoted in reply to gajh]

Can you buy the bite guard from a drugstore? Thank you

[gajh in reply to Nothingnoted]

Drug stores do have bite guards, but dentist have heavy duty ones. They are expensive at the dentist. I would probably spend a little more money on a drugstore one rather than getting the cheapest one. I think they might be better. I just did a google search. There are a lot to choose from at lots of different prices. I would say get what you can afford.

[Nothingnoted in reply to gajh]

Thank you. Happy Holidays

[gajh in reply to Nothingnoted]

Happy Holidays to you too. How are you doing today? Is this a good day for you or a difficult day?

[Dolphin14]

NN

I have been doing it for years. In times of extreme stress my jaw hurts a lot.

Mouth guards are important for saving the teeth. But I have to tell you I've continued to cause damage despite wearing it. I can't imagine what would happen if I didn't wear it

❤️🐬

[Nothingnoted in reply to Dolphin14]

Hi Dolphin, thank you I hope you and your family have a nice Christmas I think I will go down to the drugstore and get a mouthguard

[AnxiousSilver]

This is a good question, and I think that I do this the most whenever I have stress.

Also.. For what is worth, I do suffer from dry mouth a lot, so I need to be careful with that as well.

[Nothingnoted in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I suffer from dry mouth also thank you

[Nothingnoted]

Good idea about the stress ball

[Kinlay]

Yes. I have two words for you: mouth guard! I cracked six teeth with this, and two ended up with root canals and then removal. The other four front teeth needs filling from the cracks that lost enamel. You can buy an inexpensive night guard at any grocery/drug store, or have you dentist make a custom one (some dental will cover, but not most). I never sleep without it, and also have some thinner ones I wear during the day when I catch myself. Don't wait until you have major dental problems!

[Nothingnoted in reply to Kinlay]

Thank you for your good advice. My tewss th are pretty messed up

[Nothingnoted in reply to Kinlay]

My teeth are pretty messed up already

[Kinlay in reply to Nothingnoted]

Sorry to hear, but you can still prevent further damage. Talk to your dentist on your next visit! Good luck.

[Nothingnoted in reply to Kinlay]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[Nothingnoted]

Thank you

[Nothingnoted]

Thank you