Husband has just started grinding his teeth at night in his sleep. I am able to wake him and he'll stop but doesn't remember . Has anyone else had this problem and is there a solution? I know there are mouthpieces available but I'm worried that would be a choking risk. He says his jaw is some sore in the morning when he wakes up. I'm hoping it's not a precursor to his jaw locking.
Thanks!
I kind of suspect this isn't directly related to PSP/CBD since lots of people grind their teeth at night. Suggest you take your husband to see a dentist who can fit him for a bruxism device. You can discuss the risk of choking with the dentist. (I don't see how someone would choke on it but am uneducated regarding this.)
I wear a "nite guard" (I do not suffer from a nuerological disease except for the bruxism). My son died of PSP and he had a niteguard.
When you grind or your jaw bears down the nightguard protects the teeth. I have worn mine for over 50 years. It fits over the teeth (bottom or top). My son was not use to his (came about a year or two after PSP symptoms) and so he seldom would wear it, but when he did he had a better night sleep and his jaw did not ache.
They are EXPENSIVE and in the USA dental insurance does NOT cover it.
Margarita, Los Angeles, CA, USA
My sister did the same xx
Mum did this more often when her pain was not under control, it all stopped when we got pain patches increased.
My husband was recommended to get a guard at his last dental appointment and I was wondering the same thing. The dentist said he must be grinding his teeth at night, although I don’t know how as every time I see him he’s sleeping with his mouth wide open. I was concerned about the saliva build up in his mouth. I have a guard but due to my own allergies/mucus it bothers me to wear mine the majority of the time. That’s what I’m worried about with him—so we haven’t gotten one yet. Let me know how it goes.
I have just started wearing a 'bite guard' at night as they call it in the UK (enjoysalud above explains it well). Although I don't like to wear it, it doesn't give me extra salivation or issues, hence I imagine they'd be safe for someone with PSP. Consult both enurologist and dentist forst, but it may be a positive way forward. best wishes.
Hi, Sorry for the late response. My hubby with CBD used to grind his teeth a lot. He has a night guard but refuses to wear it. Finally, after resolving some pain issues and agitation with medication, the teeth grinding seems to have stopped. Fingers crossed that this will continue.
I hope that you can find a resolution.
Xoxo from I SewBears
Can't control his face muscle's
Incapable to brush teeth
Dentist / teeth
Any advice at this stage please.
Just reaching out
