Guest LdySphynx Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 How to find out if you're grinding your teeth? Because most bruxism happens at night, most sufferers aren't even aware of it until a sleep partner mentions the noise (an extremely disturbing sound, like fingernails on a blackboard), or until a dentist notices that their teeth are damaged. Here are some typical symptoms that may indicate nighttime teeth grinding: [glow=red,2,300]Symptom checklist: Jaw or facial pain and tenderness on awakening that lessens throughout the day Headaches or earaches in the morning that go away as the day wears on Spouse or sleep partner complains that the noise is keeping them awake at night Teeth have become sensitive to cold, pressure, or other stimuli Indentations on tongue Tips of teeth appear flattened [/glow] What to do if you think you may be grinding your teeth: If you think you might be grinding your teeth at night, the first thing to do is visit your dentist to assess any possible damage. It's essential to halt the course of the disease to prevent or arrest damage to your teeth, gums, and jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seb Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 I got a retainer to stop the grinding. I was getting really bad TMJ from it so I had to go see a oral surgeon. Pretty much fixed the problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 So does this mean that you are having a problem w/ your teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bling Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 used to when i was little......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mursa Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I know i used to when i was lil , pretty sure i still do somewhat .It's a central nervous reflex , not much that can be done ...it's noting horrific either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmigonon Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 MY ex-gf used to grind her teeth sooooooooo badly, it was horrible, I couldn't sleep at night :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcnjunkie Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 What to do if you think you may be grinding your teeth[move]stop eating candy [/move] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest l80OSUICIDE Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Re:Do you grind your teeth?not really. kinda-sorta. maybe. lol. i don't know lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest l80OSUICIDE Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 lol>>>> http://www.cooljunkie.com/forums/index.php?board=6;action=display;threadid=12155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cutchemist Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 my best friend jen does...our whole life i never thought more of it...but then she started gettting headaches and distress etc...she was diagnosed with tmj...wears a mouthgard at night.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest durrtylexx Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 What to do if you think you may be grinding your teeth[move]stop eating candy [/move]yeap, thats my problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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