Teeth grinding...guard recommendations?
99627
Hi, I have only really used the nightguards sold by my dentist.  I clench my teeth at night and without it for just a few nights and I end up needing another root canal done.  My dentist uses the thickest material available to him and makes a mold of my teeth first.  I recently had another made and the cost was $110.00.(Wisconsin) He made this one higher(it goes up over the gums somewhat) than those I have had in the past and that was because some people say they come out at night.  I have never had any trouble with any of my past 5 or so guards coming out at night.  I also can not sleep with out it as I know the consequences.  I have had new ones made due to new fillings, lost one, and discoloration and loosening somewhat after quite a long time.  In a pinch I have tried the tooth whitening kit type of plastic tooth tray, that was not a good alternative for me.
123538
I used to be like you. I avoided the dentist all my life. I went to a dentist last yr and she was wonderful. Just pick a gr8 dentist that is comforting or has a good attitude. You will get easy about it and then just relax. You will get novicane that helps. Gl 2 u .
1182906
I researched your problem and the only solution is the mouth-guard.\n\n"How is it treated? \n\nIf the damage is not advanced, your dentist can make you a mouthguard that fits over your lower set of teeth and prevents the two sets of teeth from grinding against each other. See below for treatments using neurofeedback to reduce stress, etc."\n\nAs for the sores already present, you can try Orajel.  Most know Orajel is used for baby gums when new teeth are arriving, but if you go to the source listed below for Orajel and click on "Why Choose Orajel?" near the top of the page, then click "Mouth Sores", you can see how it may help you.
650950
Grinding your teeth is a form of stress. Gum sheilds could help prevent it, but otherwise dont worry about it.
587023
If your periodontist has suggested a mouth guard due to receeding gums caused by bruxism, then yes, you should go with that advice as it will help.  Good luck to you.
1150560
Sounds liek your doctor is a quack. A relaxation CD? Well TMD is a complex disease that people don't really understand all that well but there are steps to treatment. First step is that if you grind or clench at night or in the daytime is to correct that problem. Stressing a bad joint is only going to make the problem worse. So you should stop clenching or grinding during the daytime. At night there is an appliance that is made so that it basically stops you from clenching so hard. It's like a mouthguard with a flat bottom. You can also take muscle relaxants to help with the clenching at night. Probably another important thing is to take something like ibuprofen because it will stop the process of inflammation in your joint and help with the pain. Stop ibuprofen though if it tears up your stomach. There are treatments .... and there are steps.  This guy giving you a CD and charging you money for that crap is not medicine
1174143
The best one I've found is Deet, but I've heard good things about Bite Blocker:\n\nhttp://www.bug-spray.org/
106116
First make an appointment to go in and talk to the dentist about your fears.  Have him prescribe you a sedative to take prior to the visit such as valium.  During the visit have nitrous oxide administered to relax you even more.  Take along a cd player with you and listen to your favorite tunes while getting your dental work done.  Also, ask around and find a good dentist that has an excellent bedside manner and who is gentle.
716101
I would recommend to go to your general dentist and have a professional cleaning done.  Often, the instruments in which I use safely remove orthodontic cement.
846345
Do you have TMJ? Ask someone if you grind your teeth at night and see if you catch yourself doing it during the day, when you're nervous. Do you clench your teeth?\nA dentist would want to give you a bite guard to wear at night to save wear on your teeth, if you do have it.\nA doctor would more than likely prescribe a muscle relaxer to start with.
861344
I can help you here. Check out this plan: http://www.everyonebenefits.com/LMota Then, go to Contact and fill out the information needed there and we can probably find you a dentist that offers Invisalign at a highly discounted price.
130274
yes to the last answer.  You can either go to the dentist and they will make a "custom" fit plate/guard that you put in your mouth at bedtime, or I have actually seen some over the counter, like at wal-mart.  I don't know how the comfort level of those versus one from your dentist would be, but I do know the "professional" ones from the dentist are real slim-line FOR THE comfort factor.  It's just like a plate you put in, like what football players wear to keep their teeth intact.....but a whole lot slimmer.  By the way....grinding the teeth at night is called "bruxism"..........hope that helps
1136850
Go to a sedation dentist.
80578
You should always get a custom mouthguard from an orthodontist, so he's the best person to ask. See if he knows what's available.
229958
There are special mouthpieces designed for people with braces. Talk to your orthodontist and they can set you up with what you need.
275503
Most dentists will make a night guard for their patient that is worn on the upper teeth.\n\nThey ARE able to make a guard for the lower teeth instead, and some people have found it easier to wear on the bottom.  It is also easier to wear during daytime hours (in public) because it is less visible since upper teeth normally close over lower teeth.\n\nIf the guard is made by a dentist, be steadfast in having it adjusted (filed down/smoothed down/re-shaped) until it feels right.  Don't give up until they have it right!
561815
It's called TMJ problems, due to stress and you're unaware that your actually clenching your teeth so hard that you're grinding some of the enamel off. You should see a dentist who specializes in this problem, they'll fit you with a special appliace called a nighguard. This aids in protecting your teeth from the amount of pressure you put on them. They'll also go over some stress relieving exercise that you can practice to help. I find that Yoga also helps.