Comments on: Teeth Grinding: An Overview http://www.teethgrindingstop.org Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:12:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jersey Girl http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Jersey Girl Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:01:16 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-1008 Just thought of something else---I read that caffiene and alcohol magnify this problem. Can't give up my coffee--but have cut down to one cup per day. Also stopped having glass of wine with dinner. Too early to tell if it will have any effect. Bought some disposable mouth guards today---going to try them tonight. I am so afraid of waking up some morning and finding I have fractured a tooth or worse. My sympathies to all who have this problem. I have started to pray a lot. Just thought of something else—I read that caffiene and alcohol magnify this problem. Can’t give up my coffee–but have cut down to one cup per day. Also stopped having glass of wine with dinner. Too early to tell if it will have any effect. Bought some disposable mouth guards today—going to try them tonight. I am so afraid of waking up some morning and finding I have fractured a tooth or worse. My sympathies to all who have this problem. I have started to pray a lot.

]]> By: Jersey Girl http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 Jersey Girl Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:54:59 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-1007 I have just recently discovered that I grind/clench my teeth when I sleep. Also discovered I was unconsciously doing it during the day, as well. Have been under a lot of stress the last four years--out of work, money problems, etc. No doubt in my mind that stress and anxiety add to or cause this problem, as a couple of months ago, I had to sleep with a towel on my pillow because I slept always with my mouth open and my pillows would be ruined very quickly. That's when I discovered the clenching. Always did it when I was angry or frustrated, but to my knowledge never in sleep. So, now adding to the previous anxiety is more insofar as I am afraid I will damage my teeth when I sleep and am afraid to go to sleep. Since I am retired, the sleep loss does not affect me as badly as if I was still working. Right now, I sleep about seven hours every third night or so. Otherwise, about four hours. What is really interesting is that when I wake up in the morning, I am not clenching my teeth. I really notice it most when I am dropping off and if I wake up after about half an hour or forty minutes or so. Otherwise, it's not that bad. But I know this can't continue or it will ruin my health . I have just recently discovered that I grind/clench my teeth when I sleep. Also discovered I was unconsciously doing it during the day, as well. Have been under a lot of stress the last four years–out of work, money problems, etc. No doubt in my mind that stress and anxiety add to or cause this problem, as a couple of months ago, I had to sleep with a towel on my pillow because I slept always with my mouth open and my pillows would be ruined very quickly. That’s when I discovered the clenching. Always did it when I was angry or frustrated, but to my knowledge never in sleep. So, now adding to the previous anxiety is more insofar as I am afraid I will damage my teeth when I sleep and am afraid to go to sleep. Since I am retired, the sleep loss does not affect me as badly as if I was still working. Right now, I sleep about seven hours every third night or so. Otherwise, about four hours. What is really interesting is that when I wake up in the morning, I am not clenching my teeth. I really notice it most when I am dropping off and if I wake up after about half an hour or forty minutes or so. Otherwise, it’s not that bad. But I know this can’t continue or it will ruin my health .

]]> By: Samantha H http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Samantha H Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:42 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-1000 The past 2 weeks, have noticed headaches in my forehead, ears hurt, cheek bones hurt,and my teeth hurt too. Been really thinking about different things like caffeine headache but those are really painful and all over head, the headaches I have not are just in my forehead. I have been out of work for the last 6 months so I have felt a little frustrated with paying bills on time and my husband travels with his work and not home for 2 months at a time. I have noticed that I clench my teeth during the day, I can't imagine what I do in my sleep, I wake up with a headache so that's a sign their too. Do the nightguards help with the clenching of the teeth?? Help!!!!!! The past 2 weeks, have noticed headaches in my forehead, ears hurt, cheek bones hurt,and my teeth hurt too. Been really thinking about different things like caffeine headache but those are really painful and all over head, the headaches I have not are just in my forehead. I have been out of work for the last 6 months so I have felt a little frustrated with paying bills on time and my husband travels with his work and not home for 2 months at a time. I have noticed that I clench my teeth during the day, I can’t imagine what I do in my sleep, I wake up with a headache so that’s a sign their too. Do the nightguards help with the clenching of the teeth?? Help!!!!!!

]]> By: Brandy http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-729 Brandy Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-729 I started grinding my teeth as a teenager, when my point, fanglike teeth started to loose their pointiness. I didn't really see this as a negative. At the time I didn't realize that I was grinding my teeth, I jus thought that everyone and a while, during sleeping, I would bite down really hard and chip my teeth (it would wake me up). Once in my 20s, I started wearing a nightguard I got at the drugstore. It's a little on the expensive side, but it isn't bulky and is quite comfortable. My jaw pain is completely gone and my teeth really don't hurt as much any more. HOWEVER. After wearing the mouthguard for about 2 years, I have noticed that the gum surrounding my back molars has started to recede where the guard has been touching it. As gums don't grow back, I am kind of in a dilemma. I don't want to stop wearing the mouth guard as it protects my teeth from further chipping and eliminates my jaw pain, but I can't let my gums continue to recede by wearing the mouth guard. I've tried to flip the guard upside down and wear it on my top teeth, but that hasn't been too successful. So. So. Lame. I started grinding my teeth as a teenager, when my point, fanglike teeth started to loose their pointiness. I didn’t really see this as a negative. At the time I didn’t realize that I was grinding my teeth, I jus thought that everyone and a while, during sleeping, I would bite down really hard and chip my teeth (it would wake me up). Once in my 20s, I started wearing a nightguard I got at the drugstore. It’s a little on the expensive side, but it isn’t bulky and is quite comfortable. My jaw pain is completely gone and my teeth really don’t hurt as much any more. HOWEVER. After wearing the mouthguard for about 2 years, I have noticed that the gum surrounding my back molars has started to recede where the guard has been touching it. As gums don’t grow back, I am kind of in a dilemma. I don’t want to stop wearing the mouth guard as it protects my teeth from further chipping and eliminates my jaw pain, but I can’t let my gums continue to recede by wearing the mouth guard. I’ve tried to flip the guard upside down and wear it on my top teeth, but that hasn’t been too successful. So. So. Lame.

]]> By: Robert http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-722 Robert Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:19:26 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-722 does that teeth grinding habit also coarse out and degrade the enamel on teeth? My nephew has it and am really worried if he will grow up to have discolored or deformed teeth. Not very popular among teens that, you know! :) does that teeth grinding habit also coarse out and degrade the enamel on teeth? My nephew has it and am really worried if he will grow up to have discolored or deformed teeth. Not very popular among teens that, you know! :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Elizabeth Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:33:48 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-717 Im suffering terribly from bruxism and tmj. Went to the doctors today for symptoms of headaches, ear infection, very sore throat etc. Well to my suprise the doctor advised I head to my dentist a.s.a.p. I already have a custom mouth piece, 500.00 dollars later, which is worn out and feels not so right on random nights. Omg, this is driving me crazy !!! Im suffering terribly from bruxism and tmj. Went to the doctors today for symptoms of headaches, ear infection, very sore throat etc. Well to my suprise the doctor advised I head to my dentist a.s.a.p. I already have a custom mouth piece, 500.00 dollars later, which is worn out and feels not so right on random nights. Omg, this is driving me crazy !!!

]]> By: James http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-647 James Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:41:02 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-647 Hi Samantha, I have been grinding my teeth for almost six months now.Anxiety is the culprit in my case fearing that something bad will happen to my teeth.I know its irrational but I simply couldn't let go.I wear a mouth guard but still worries really''too much'' about my grinding and its complications as if its life threatening to the point where I stay up all night. Is this really a worrying issues? Thanks for your advice. Hi Samantha,
I have been grinding my teeth for almost six months now.Anxiety is the culprit in my case fearing that something bad will happen to my teeth.I know its irrational but I simply couldn’t let go.I wear a mouth guard but still worries really”too much” about my grinding and its complications as if its life threatening to the point where I stay up all night. Is this really a worrying issues? Thanks for your advice.

]]> By: Frank http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Frank Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:03:22 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-645 Sam, I got this weird feeling that you take dental heatlh seriously. I am glad I came by. I am the guy who by luck hasn't had any major dental issues. Don't get me wrong, I brush and floss as requested. I just really, really, really don't like the dentist. :-) I would say more but I have got to read more on how to stop grinding my teeth while I am sleep. Sam,

I got this weird feeling that you take dental heatlh seriously. I am glad I came by. I am the guy who by luck hasn’t had any major dental issues. Don’t get me wrong, I brush and floss as requested. I just really, really, really don’t like the dentist. :-) I would say more but I have got to read more on how to stop grinding my teeth while I am sleep.

]]> By: Linda http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-596 Linda Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:34:12 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-596 I actually have noticed myself grinding on a few teeth but it is stress, just like eye twitching - all due from stress. Sometimes it is hard to avoid it in your every day life and too bad your body has to react to it the way it does. No dental insurance here, so nothing will be fixed any time soon. I just keep on chugging - only thing I can do! Thanks for the great article! Linda I actually have noticed myself grinding on a few teeth but it is stress, just like eye twitching – all due from stress. Sometimes it is hard to avoid it in your every day life and too bad your body has to react to it the way it does. No dental insurance here, so nothing will be fixed any time soon.

I just keep on chugging – only thing I can do!

Thanks for the great article!
Linda

]]> By: Cheolsu http://www.teethgrindingstop.org/comment-page-1/#comment-482 Cheolsu Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:25:30 +0000 http://www.teethgrindingstop.net/#comment-482 Samantha, It was good to learn the symptoms and possible causes of bruxism during my first visit to this blog. I will keep a eye on those symptoms and would consult my dentist if the need arises. For the time being, I need to work on my Stress and Anxiety levels as I see a lot of side effects of it. Samantha, It was good to learn the symptoms and possible causes of bruxism during my first visit to this blog. I will keep a eye on those symptoms and would consult my dentist if the need arises. For the time being, I need to work on my Stress and Anxiety levels as I see a lot of side effects of it.

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