For the many of you who do not know, I have bruxism.
When I woke up this morning, I found out that I was bruxing last night, as I had gnawed a fair chunk of my lower lip (ouch). Then my friend was saying how he couldn't sleep because of the screeching noise I made while grinding.
Now I get to suck on gauze all day to supress the bleeding :/.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent bruxing? I'm going to be in college soon and I don't think my three other roommates would like that. Also, it would be nice to have a lip :/...
~Jack
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 Jul 6 2006, 11:05 am
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Maybe something like Mouthguard//Invisaline braces//teeth whitening trays. I'd ask about the braces ...I think they are made to sleep in and you could get them so they are just there and not actually moving your teeth.........or you could create your own duct tape helmet to sleep in! | |
What is bruxism? >_>
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Bruxism is when you grind your teeth.
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I just got a mouthguard a few weeks ago because of grinding. Dam thing costs 350-400 dollars.
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"I just got a mouthguard a few weeks ago because of grinding. Dam thing costs 350-400 dollars." Ok, your better off going with the duct tape device I think Jack.... | |
Try a sports Mouth Guard. Probably your best bet is one of the cheaper ones. You can get a good one for like $2(USD). Also, try wrapping a wire around your mouth....though I dont think that would work at all. Also, Try really hurting yourself. Why? Well, You get tylenol 3(or another really good pain killer), so it won't matter if you bite your lip clean off, you won't feel it. Also, try Puting tape on your lower lip...that may work.
-Also, I found a link for a FREE* night guard http://www.medical-offer.com/ rd_p?p=113082&t=1127&c=348357&gift=7344&a=7344-stump%20grind er%20teeth idk wabout it, but check it out. | |
Yeah, I was rather busy yesterday and wasn't able to post a reply or anything, however...
Thrice_Rules: No need to paste from Wikipedia ;). I was wondering if anyone else had some homemade concoction that would help. AlexisOnFire: Ouch. Even if I wasn't going to college soon, I wouldn't be able to afford that. TheJester: I might as well try making my own little mouthguard. If I had my vacuum form table made, I could make a casting of me teeth, heh. Disturbed Puppy: Due to a recent event with the navy, I can not fill out that offer thing. Don't ask, because I can't tell. Well, thanks for your time. | |
Hah, I know what it is <_<. But seriously, try putting duct tape on your lip, or another tape....then also the mouth guard. Also, Try taking off your ring finger with a mider(speeled that wrong) saw.
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Unfortunately, there is no accepted cure as yet; mainly as there is no accepted model of causation for the condition. Ongoing management of bruxism is based on prevention of the abrasion of tooth surfaces by the wearing of an acrylic dental guard, created to the shape of the individual's upper teeth from a bite mould. This requires trips to the dentist for measuring and fitting. Alongside this full width guard, smaller and alternative shapes can be obtained, some with proprietary names. It is worth noting that some clinicians advise against the fitting of fitted guards as a long term treatment.
If a tense jaw is experienced during wakefulness, some sufferers find it helpful to gently press their jaws open with fingertip pressure, to relax the affected muscles much as one would treat a leg cramp, but in this case, it is important to take care not to overextend the jaw joint.
Though, presently, there is no cure available for bruxers, it may be found beneficial to work at reducing stress and anxiety before bedtime, by a winding-down activity such as massage, meditation or reading, and eating early enough to ensure a fairly empty stomach at bedtime may also help. Additionally, there is some evidence to suggest that prolonged magnesium and/or calcium supplementation may alleviate bruxism.
Damaged teeth can be repaired by replacing the worn natural crown of the tooth with an artificial crown. Materials used to make crowns vary; some are less prone to breaking than others, and can last longer. Porcelain fused to metal crowns may be used in the anterior (front) of the mouth, and in the posterior (back) gold is the preferred material. To protect the new crowns, an occlusional guard may be fabricated to wear at night.