Bruxism (Help)?!
Question:
Bruxism (Help)?
Ok,
I went to my GP and he said that i may be clenching my teeth at night time, thats why i was getting so much ear and head pains.
The pain has started again this morning unfortunately. He ays i might have to wear a splint. I know i grind in the day. What can i do about grinding in the day? And can somebody give me some help on splints?
Answers:
Some ways to help stop grinding during the day is to try to make a conscious effort to recognize when you are grinding, and remind yourself to stop. You may also try chewing gum, so that way when you are not aware of what you are doing, at least you are chewing instead of grinding.
I do recommend that you see a dentist. He can make a splint that fit your teeth for you to wear at night. He will take an impression of your mouth, and then have an appliance made to specifically fit your mouth. When you wear this at night, it may help you stop grinding, or if you continue, you will grind on the splint material instead of your teeth.