Grinding my teeth?

I have recently noticed that I have been grinding my teeth during the day. It%26#039;s not so much an actual grinding as it is just gnashing my jaws together really tightly. I don%26#039;t notice that I am doing it until the sides of my jaw start to hurt but I still cant stop from doing it. I have started to chew gum to help keep my mouth busy and it seems to be working a bit but having gum too long makes my mouth hurt, too.


I don%26#039;t have dental insurance so I can%26#039;t go see a dentist about it. Any at home remedies or ideas welcomed!

Grinding my teeth?
Get to the dentist when you can!


There are those teeth protectors at the store you can buy to protect your teeth. They are not a sure way but will help at night time when you sleep.


I have been doing this for YEARS and my teeth are gone, well not gone but I do have dental problems because of it. Teeth fractures, teeth chip off, jaw problems, gum problems, exposed roots at times. It is related to stress.


Go get those teeth guards at the store they do not cost to much and will or maybe help you sleep if you grind in your sleep (which you might just do!). This also leads to sleep problems....


By the way during the day get in the habit of putting your tongue in between your teeth, a sure way of not grinding!


Wish you well.
Reply:Stop grinding!





The Dentist cannot help you.. only thing he will do is tell you not to do it and sell you a night guard for $300-400!





If it is the day time.. it is a habit -- break it





If at night, you need a night guard for about $20 -- buy it at a drug store.
Reply:Grinding teeth is usually a symptom of something else.





It could be anxiety.





It could be pain. (it could be tooth pain that you are hiding from yourself with the grinding)





See a dentist. Cover the potential issue of tooth pain, since if that is it... you could lose your teeth by delaying. Also the dentist can set you up with a mouthpiece that will help you train yourself to not grind.





When you quit grinding your teeth... you may find other underlying issues you%26#039;ve been hiding from yourself....
Reply:go buy a mouthguard
Reply:You say you don%26#039;t have dental insurance but do you have medical insurance? If so, maybe you can see a chiropractor or an osteopath. Your jaw may be out of alignment and if it were adjusted you might not grind your teeth as much. Minimally, you should try a guard otherwise you will have a lot of problems down the line.




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