Clenching my teeth together during the day...?!
Question: Throughout the day I notice that I am clenching my teeth together. I don't really realize that I am doing it for a few minutes and then my jaw starts to hurt. Does anybody have an input on why I'm doing this? Does this happen to anyone else?
I know this is a pretty common thing to happen at night but it only happens to me during the day...
Answers: Throughout the day I notice that I am clenching my teeth together. I don't really realize that I am doing it for a few minutes and then my jaw starts to hurt. Does anybody have an input on why I'm doing this? Does this happen to anyone else?
I know this is a pretty common thing to happen at night but it only happens to me during the day...
Stress..and by clenching your teeth you tighten the jaw muscles(too much) and they hurt or get sore. The very last thing you want to do is chew gum!! That will make your jaw worse. I would consult your dentist at your next exam and cleaning and let him or her know you are concerned. They will probably recommend you to sleep in a night guard or a bite splint..even yes...sometimes during the day. Good luck to you.
grinding of the teeth done during the day. Usually stress related.
chew some gum! it seriously helps! or there are these clear things u put on ur teeth so during the day it wont hurt you if u start ckenching them. look for them! sorry i forgot what they are called! dont worry it is totaly normal! are u stressed? that can cause it. do something active (like sports or exercise) that can help get ur mind off things. good luck!!!
i do the same thing and i dont know why either. maybe its a comfort and we dont realize it?
My mom has that problem, and so does my aunt. I think it could be TMJ, becuase that what they have!
I do it too but then I have been diagnosed with TMJ. Check with your dentist.
It is a sign of stress. Try more exercise. I do this when I am in deep thought, involved in a stressful activity etc... without knowing it! The best remedy is sleep and exercise and basically de-stress yourself.
follow ur heart play hard to get
he will come to you
never give up
I do it sometimes deep thought>Think keep jaw relaxed > Chew gum>Breathe threw your mouth>smile> Keep teeth open a little>have fun>
Teeth griding (Bruxism) is usually caused by stress and anxiety, though most do it in their sleep unknowingly.
Chronic teeth grinding causes loosening, fracturing, or loss of your teeth.
The chronic grinding may wear their teeth down to stumps. When these events happen, bridges, crowns, root canals, implants, partial dentures, and even complete dentures may be needed.
If stress is causing you to grind your teeth, ask your doctor or dentist about options to reduce your stress. Attending stress counseling, starting an exercise program, seeing a physical therapist or obtaining a prescription for muscle relaxants are among some of the options that may be offered.
You may have TMJ. Check this site out...http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/topics/...