Question about teeth grinding?!


Question:

Question about teeth grinding?

Long story short. Had pain in top left teeth area, then it jumped to top right area. Assumed I had to get 2 root canals. Went to dentist told him my symptoms. Said it sound like I'm grinding my teeth at night but doens't know for sure until he views my x-rays. I have a feeling it is teeth grinding bc last night I had pains on top left teeth and now bottom left. 2 questions. 1. is that normal teeth grinding symptoms, having my pain jump all over? 2. if I end up having to sleep with a mouth guard, won't I still be grinding causing pain in my mouth but not harming my teeth?


Answers:

It is possible that your grinding could affect different teeth. It usually seems to stay on one side, but I'm sure there could be some that don't. Wearing a night guard will not stop the clenching/grinding, but it will keep you from putting total forces in one area. You will slide on the smooth plane of the appliance. I wear one, I still wake up some mornings with an area that seems more tender, but it goes away quickly. I'm a big proponent of grinding appliances. I think they really save you from major dental problems later on......if you wear them of course.. Good luck.

The ones made for you will work better than the ones bought in the store.




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