Bruxism

Question: How long before my bruxism night guard makes any difference to the jaw pain? My dentist built me a guard and I've worn it for two nights now. I'm wondering if anyone who's been in the same situation could tell me how long it will take for the agonizing jaw and face pain my bruxism has caused over the last few months to settle down. Thanks in advance for any answers.

Answer: It may take months..... ...you also need to make sure you stay on soft diet for a few weeks to let the jaw joints heal.... ....pay attention to determine if you are clenching and / or grinding also during the day...

Question: Are there any natural remedies out there for treating symptoms of bruxism? My girlfriend has suffered from bruxism (grinding of teeth in her sleep) and other "muscle spasm" like symptoms in her sleep relating to a Post-Traumatic Stress syndrome. While she has a mouth plate to protect her teeth, her jaw and neck muscles are constantly strained causing major pain and migranes upon waking. Are there any natural remedies that could possibly assist us? I was thinking perhaps some sought of msucle relaxant that could be applied locally (ie. to her jaw)? Any ideas/suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

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Question: What are the long term effects of bruxism? Question about face shortening? In this case, severe bruxism. I'm wondering about TMJ and how jaw muscles are affected. Also, I've heard bruxism can eventually cause the face to shorten. Is this just a result of the teeth becoming smaller, or are some other damages to facial structure being done?

Answer: normally when the mouth is in rest position the teeth donot come in contact and the muscles of mastication are in the relaxed position but in case of bruxism the teeth are in close contact and the muscles are always taut and they become sore. due to bruxism the teeth wear off and the vertical length decreases which can cause problems like angular chelitis, pain in TMJ. for more information on bruxism you can visit the following link http://www.identalhub.com/ArticleSubCate…

Question: Bruxism: Can a night guard change your biting position? I have Bruxism, which means I grind my teeth at night. For this reason I have to wear a night guard. I've been wearing one for about two years, and my lower and upper teeth have been getting farther and farther apart. Some of them don't even touch anymore, which makes chewing down food difficult at times. Is it worth it, wearing my night guard at the expense of having my lower and upper teeth separated?

Answer: Talk to the dentist who made the nightguard for you. There may be a problem with the appliance's design. Your teeth should not move farther apart if you are only wearing it while you sleep. Also when you wear your guard all teeth opposing the guard should contact it if it is a full arch appliance. If it only covers a portion of all your teeth such as all the molars or all the anterior teeth on the particular jaw that you wear it on then those teeth that have not been in contact when you first started wearing the appliance are probably touching now when you wear it and this could be a major problem for you.

Question: Can severe bruxism cause visual disturbances? I've had severe jaw pain and stiffness for a year. The pain gradually enveloped my face and forehead. For the last couple of months, my vision has been a little shaky and I have real light sensitivity. The dentist recently identified significant wear to my teeth and said that the bruxism was almost certainly causing the pain. He made ma a splint. I didn't ask him about the visual problems. Has bruxism been known to do this? Thanks in advance.

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Question: What is the best night guard you've used for bruxism? I grind my teeth at night. I've been using the boil and bite night guards, and once I even made the mistake of paying my dentist $300 to make me a custom guard that lasted less than a month before I'd chewed through it so badly it couldn't be worn. The $20 boil and bite ones even seem to last longer, but not more than about two or three months. Is there a better night guard, or even a way to stop grinding altogether without having to wear one?

Answer: Ok, this is going to sound crazy, but it's a solution that I JUST figured out. I have suffered tremendously with TMJ for over 2 decades, and it has seriously affected my quality of life, as I am sure you can imagine. Last week, I started putting toilet paper in both sides of my nose before I go to bed. I make sure that I can pull it out in the morning, but I put enough in so that I can't breathe through my nose. This way, when I go to bed, my body is forced to take air through my mouth. My jaws CAN NOT close at night when I'm sleeping, so I can't possibly grind my teeth or clench down hard. My pain and suffering is almost gone. I can't believe I didn't think of this years ago. The other night, I forgot to put the tissue in my nose, and the pain and headaches came right back because I spent the night breathing through my nose and clenching/grinding my jaws.

Question: People with bruxism, do you think your bruxism was caused by poor dental work? Did bad fillings cause you to start grinding your teeth? Or what do you think caused it?

Answer: The condition of bruxism has been studied extensively. Decades ago it was thought that tooth allignment (bite) was the cheif cause, now numerous studies have shown that tooth alignment and dental work have little to do with causing bruxism. The strongest "cause" has been shown in numerous psychological studies to be over stimulation of musclular control in the central nervous system. This is why "occlusal splints" to protect the teeth are so important, because this occurs subconsiously. Excellent oral hygeine and occlusal splints will be the best way to keep your teeth healthy and minimize the effects of bruxism.

Question: How can you check if you have bruxism? It's kind of hard to know if your asleep so is there anything I can do to figure out if I have it using common household objects or whatever? I just don't want to take any risks with my teeth and I want to stop worrying every night if I'm grinding away. Thanks in advanced.

Answer: Ask the person who sleeps beside you. Single? Put a football mouthpiece in and see if it's all chewed up in the morning.

Question: Is a muscle relaxant an effective treatment of bruxism? I've been trying hypnosis and night guards, but I still wake up with a sore jaw. My teeth aren't faceted yet, in spite of a lifetime of power grinding, but I get headaches occasionally when it's worse than usual. I've heard that another way to treat it is with the use of muscle relaxants. Has anyone tried it? Did it work?

Answer: Ok, this is going to sound crazy, but it's a solution that I JUST figured out. I have suffered tremendously with TMJ cfor over 2 decades, and it has seriously affected my quality of life, as I am sure you can imagine. Last week, I started putting toilet paper in both sides of my nose before I go to bed. I make sure that I can pull it out in the morning, but I put enough in so that I can't breathe through my nose. This way, when I go to bed, my body is forced to take air through my mouth. My jaws CAN NOT close at night when I'm sleeping, so I can't possibly grind my teeth or clench down hard. My pain and suffering is almost gone. I can't believe I didn't think of this years ago. The other night, I forgot to put the tissue in my nose, and the pain and headaches came right back because I spent the night breathing through my nose and clenching/grinding my jaws.

Question: How does bruxism affect your sleep? My dentist told me that I have bruxism and that I need to wear a mouthguard to bed. I don't realise that I am grinding my teeth at night but do have a sore jaw etc and wake up tired. How exactly does bruxism affect sleep when it isn't physically waking me up? I'm worried that if I pay $500 for the guard it won't work. I'm a little confused so thankyou if you can help explain it to me.

Answer: I had the same problem several years ago (teeth grinding in my sleep & jaw pain in the morning). I was always exhausted in the morning! I saw a bunch of specialists, tried mouth guards, and nothing worked. Friend of mine told me about this site, and it taught me exercises to stop teeth grinding and cure TMJ pain (without expensive treatments or surgery or mouth guards). www.howtocuretmj.com/recommends/TMJNoM… Wrote a webpage about my experience here: http://www.squidoo.com/natural-treatment-for-tmj-disorders Katie

Question: Question for those who suffer from bruxism? I suffer from bruxism and wear a mouthguard. Just want to some advice on the best way to clean it. I have been using toothpaste, but I am not happy with the way it is making the mouthguard look. Advice please. bruxism is grinding your teeth.

Answer: use a toothbrush with toothpaste. and only use cold water never too warm or hot! as this can melt the material. You may be able to buy tablets that will dissolve in water, if you leave the splint in water, however check with your dentist about that. some tablets are made for certain products, so your dentist will be able to let you know

Question: Does anyone have a cure for bruxism apart from muscle relaxants and mouthguards? I really want to get rid of the mouthguard and sleep normally, I have tried hypnotheraphy, EFT, muscle relaxants and reiki with no improvement. Any sucess stories?

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Question: Can bruxism me harmful to your teeth? I experience bruxism (grinding of my teeth) at night. What causes it and does it harm your teeth?

Answer: Yes, nocturnal bruxism (night grinding) can cause severe attrition (wearing away) of the teeth. Eventually, this can cause pain in your teeth because you are wearing away the enamel. In addition, nocturnal bruxism can and will cause TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) issues. Eventually, if it continues, you will develop jaw pain, jaw stiffness, headaches, and/or earaches. The way to prevent all of these problems is to do this: best answer is to get a custom mouth guard from your dentist. This is best because it is fit EXACTLY for your mouth. Insurance will also often cover this, but you have to check with your individual insurance, if you have any. Second best is a mouth guard kit from a pharmacy. Just follow the instructions in the box. Either way you choose, you need to do it soon, so you can protect your jaws and teeth. I hope this helps.

Question: Is it okay to use an athletic mouth guard for bruxism? I've clenched my teeth day and night for several years. I got one of those cheap boil-and-bite athletic mouth guards and it's comfortable and stays in all night. Is it okay to be using this? I don't have insurance so I can't go to the dentist. Is there any reason I shouldn't be using this? My teeth feel funny when I wake up but I find that I don't clench my teeth nearly as much throughout the day like I used to. And I don't have a throbbing headache every morning any more..

Answer: Yes, it is an excellent thing to use. Glad to see it's working.

Question: What should I do if I wake up at least once a week with a headache from bruxism? I grind my teeth and I wake up at least 4 to 5 times a month with debilitating headaches from it. I cannot afford a mouth guard from the dentist and the mouth guard I have from the pharmacy falls out which does no good. Is there anything else a dr/dentist could do for me?

Answer: Try going to a sporting goods store and buying a mouth guard for football. They come in flavors not that this matters but they have to be boiled to allow them to mold to your mouth. Once molded they are less likely to fall out. Try this also, massage the area around the jaw very gently or have someone do it for you. The amount of pressure placed on the skin is minimal. This might help to relieve some of the tension that is present.

Question: Can badly growing in wisdom teeth cause bruxism? Trying to figure out what is causing me to suddenly grind my teeth at night, and wonder if this could be a cause.

Answer: Assess your symptoms in the morning. Because most bruxism happens during sleep, the physical pain or sensation is most noticeable in the morning. maybe this can help you. more detail you can try http://dentalsite.cn

Question: Alternatives to a mouth guard for teeth bruxism? The shops are shut so I can't buy a mouthfuard. Is there anything else I can do to stop bruxism when I sleep tonight, like say chewing on a jumper. Thanks

Answer: Hello..i understand your concern but I suspect that you don't know why you are having bruxism issues...We usually call it gritting and grinding for people who don't understand dental terminology....Anyway, while a mouthguard helps in preventing tooth damage while your gritting and grinding it doesn't deal with the cause. I found that in just about every case where the gritting and grinding was going on the patient had Emotional Stress issues. Such issues are not restricted by age or gender in any way in case your wondering...tel you what, I wrote a piece developed by my research called EDS "Emotional Denture Stress"..but don't let the word "Denture" throw you...What I wrote applies to people with and without teeth...I specialized in dentures and thats why the word is in the title. I'll attach the piece now for you to read. Emotional Denture Stress (EDS) Floyd P. Spiva Jr.CDT MDT CD Copyright 1980..Revised 2009 < [email protected] > Let me begin by saying that (EDS), Emotional Denture Stress, is so titled because my practice is restricted to providing dental appliances to my patients, IE: Dentures, Partial Dentures and servicing same. While providing those services, all to often I have to deal with varying degrees of gum tissue issues, underlying gum bone problems and discomfort in and around the jaw joint, more often referred to as the "TMJ", (Tempro-Mandibular Joint). While my specialty is restricted to dental appliances, "EDS" is not restricted to those who wear a denture or partial denture. The Emotional Stress part can be a devastating issue for non dental appliance wearer's. In both cases the end cure is the same. So, where does "EDS" come from? I found that there are (6 ) areas that can produce mild to sever cases of EDS. Employment, Money, Marriage, Health, Sex, and Self Esteem.You need to understand that while you may not personally have an issue with one of those areas, you may instead be so emotionally attached to another person who has is personally dealing with one or more of the areas, you become excessively emotionally affected. That emotional attachment can create serious health issues for you. While a dental appliance wearer will exhibit explicit physiological symptoms, yours will be emotional and other health issues that can be very serious. Dental appliance wearers will exhibit both visual and non visual results created by their "EDS". The affect most often exhibited is the gritting and grinding of the persons teeth. A non visual affect will be moderate to sever discomfort in the jaw joint. I must point out that not all jaw discomfort can be attributed to "EDS". Jaw joint issues can be caused by other issues such as misaligned teeth, natural or artificial, and bone and joint disease. However, gritting, grinding and pressuring the teeth together for long periods of time is the most common symptom exhibited. Visually the gum tissues will be from moderately red to looking like fresh ground beef in sever cases. Routinely, the greater the emotional stress the greater damage is done to the gum tissue and surrounding structures, such as the gum bone and the jaw joint. In some cases nervous lip biting has been an issue. When "EDS" is occurring it advances in stages. The first stage begins with what I would call on and off periods of gritting and grinding. As the stress gets more sever the gritting and grinding, as well as pressuring the teeth together, gets more frequent and more intense. When the teeth (denture or dentures) are pressed into the gums the first thing that happens is that the fluids in the tissue are squeezed out and into other areas. The fluid that provided a margin of cushion is displaced and leaves the tissue trapped between the hard denture and the hard gum bone. The tissue then gets abused by the pressure and the gritting and grinding and it rebels by turning red and rashy and eventually gets very sore. Also, when the tissue is squeezed and the tissue fluid displaced, the tissue shrinks and that reduces the fit. As the pressures continue the gum bone begins to react by dissolving away from it. When both the tissue and the bone are reduced in size the dental appliance no longer fits and the ill fitting denture surfaces only add to the abuse of the gum tissues. So what's the answer you ask...As a denturist my first response is to take steps to perform whatever procedure it takes to protect the tissue and if possible make adjustments to the dental appliance to eliminate it's ability to abuse the oral tissues and gum bone. That will of course be a limited response on my part because as long as the gritting and grinding goes on the damage to the gums, gum bone and jaw joint goes on, only at a slower pace. After taking the steps I can to lessen the pain to the tissues, I make an attempt to visit with the patient during the ensuing appointments to learn where the EDS is coming fro

Question: Can a night guard used for bruxism stain my teeth? I recently bought a night guard from my dentist to prevent tooth grinding at night. However, I'm afraid that if I wear it every night, it could stain my teeth. I clean it by brushing it with my toothbrush before I wear it, usually without toothpaste. I'm also afraid it might facilitate tooth decay. Are these likely?

Answer: i can't imagine why it would stain your teeth? mine is clear plastic so it doesn't worry me. maybe you should consider switching if it really worries you.

Question: Are there any good remedies for Bruxism? I grind my teeth something awful throughout the day and when i sleep. I am wondering if there is any way to reduce this without using a mouth guard?

Answer: There is no way to stop bruxism. Unless, you can naturally stop yourself from doing it. If you continue doing it, you will develop a problem with your TMJ (tempomanibular joint) This joint controls the movement with you jaw. If you grind your teeth you could tire out the muscles in your condyle joint, and possible dislocation care occure. You can buy a universal mouthguard at any discount store if pharmace, but I recommend using a custom mouthguard made at your dental office, they are more comforatble and gentler to your gums. Igorek, Dental Assistant

Question: Where can I buy mouth guard for bruxism? Hi, anybody knows where can I get mouth guard for bruxism in singapore? How much does it cost? Thanks :)

Answer: At the pharmacy