If I had my jaw wired, would I stop grinding my teeth?

I am losing my teeth. I can feel my gums in the back. Is getting your jaw wired a viable treatment for grinding? Who would do this for me?





I am desperate. I don%26#039;t want to take medicine. I have taken them and they make me gain weight and feel drugged up. Please help me.

If I had my jaw wired, would I stop grinding my teeth?
It would, but a better solution would be to get a mouth guard from your dentist. It is like rubber and you put it in your mouth when you sleep, it goes in between your teeth so you can%26#039;t grind them....also try less caffeine a night and relaxing before bed...a sleep aid may put you in a deeper sleep...keep trying them till you find one that%26#039;s right for you...good luck!
Reply:I have had my jaw wired shut, due to a broke jaw this is not something I recommend. Beside the fact that you cant eat anything solid, It really hurts having it wired shut , Imagine flossing with bailing wire. I wish I had an answer for your problem but, I think Id reccomend some other alternative
Reply:Get the %26quot;Doctor%26#039;s Night Guard%26quot; (available at Walgreens, CVS, RiteAid and others). It%26#039;s a rubber-like appliance custome made to your mouth that you put in at bedtime, so you can unconsciously run your jaw all night without further damage.





If it%26#039;s a habit during the day, keep it in as long as work or errands permit.
Reply:Don%26#039;t they wore your jaw to where there is a space so your teeth don%26#039;t occlude? I would think that if your teeth don%26#039;t meet that would stop the grinding but do you want your jaw wired at all times? I would suggest going to your dentist and asking about a night guard and possibly adjusting your occlusion.



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