How to stop jaw clenching and teeth grinding in your sleep?

Any ideas? I clench and grind every night and wake up with a headache. I%26#039;ve tried an osteopath and that didn%26#039;t help, I%26#039;ve try relaxation techniques and they don%26#039;t work. I%26#039;ve even tryed a normal silicon mouthgaurd and chewed straight through it in two nights. I can%26#039;t afford to get a proper occlusion splint from a dentist, it%26#039;s expensive and my insurance doesn%26#039;t cover it.


I am desperate for a good nights sleep...

How to stop jaw clenching and teeth grinding in your sleep?
Dear Lillypetal,


hi.. im a Dentist. the clenching U say u got is called Bruxism. did U get a filling done recently? it maybe cos a little extra filling material was put into the cavity(called a high point) its like a bump n u may subconsciously be trying to get your teeth to close well but aren able to.


this may sound stupid.. but when was the last time U went in for De worming medication....? u may require a course. ask your pharmacist. (ALBENDAZOLE)


someone else suggested U get a guard that sports people use( such as football players or even boxers) u might want to try that.


do U have wax in your ears? if so then u need a clean up. use a wax dissolving liquid(ask for something with Paradichlorobenzene and benzocaine in it)


if u got loads of problems on your mind n like U say u reallly need the sleep U could take 0.25mg of Alprazolam..its an anti anxiety drug. please don take on regular basis!


Your cheek muscles(especially just below your ear) could hurt real bad when U wake up. try soaking a towel in warm water n applying in it.steamin could help too.


try chewing on some bubblegum.


if facial muscle soreness is a problem U could have muscle spasm. in that case take an anti spasmodic(something U use for menstrual cramps show do just fine). donot take it if Ur facial muscles don feel sore.


try sucking on a lozenge.


lastly this show help in some way or the other- follow religiously before U go to bed...brush teeth really wellusing the least amount of force U can(NOT TOO HARD!!). floss gently. see that teeth are squeaky clean.


use a good mouthwash(preferably something with CHLOREXHIDINE and ZINC) if not available. thorough warm salt water gargles should help.


i have never seen U so i need U to make a decision as to what exactly is your problem.. thats why the long list of possible solutions.!


take care n really hope U get some sleep tonight.


sweet dreams!
Reply:that is caused by stress, if you can find a way to control or get rid of your stress, it will stop. it%26#039;s the only way. especially since you tried all those other things
Reply:Stock up on silicon mouthguards.
Reply:The only think I know of is putting cotton in your ears...My daughter was a grinder at nite and the dentist told me to try that...for her it worked...Good luck in finding something that can do the trick for you!
Reply:There are probably issues behind this behavior, I had job stress that I had to deal with before I stopped. Also my dentist did some work on my teeth, my jaw alignment was off, this will cause headaches and muscle aches.
Reply:I used to but I grew out of it. You%26#039;re stressed about something, girl.
Reply:I do sometimes, too when I go to bed anxious or upset. I have no solutions though. sorry :/
Reply:Use a mouth guard, your teeth will grind down, you can find one at the local pharmacy. Also, let out some of your anger, there is such thing as righteous anger...you just gotta learn when to do it, and don%26#039;t always hold it in.
Reply:by a mouth gaurd in a sporting good store this will do the trick
Reply:Take your dentures out before you go to bed.


Works for me!
Reply:Granny trick: Put a clove between the back of your bottom gums and the wall of your mouth at bed time. Worked for me as a temp solution (warning it%26#039;s an acquired taste). But eventually you%26#039;ll have to deal with what ever is causing you the anxiety.



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