How can I prevent grinding my teeth when I'm sleeping?

Anyone have any home remedies? My jaw and teeth kill in the morning and I've actually bruised my cheeks!

How can I prevent grinding my teeth when I'm sleeping?
It has alot to do with stress, but it can lead to long term problems. Go to your dentist let him/her know your issue....they will fit you for a mouth gaurd you can wear to bed...sometimes this goes away other times it may never, but before this can lead to big damages get it checked out.
Reply:go to the dentist and get something to go between ur teeth
Reply:have them removed.
Reply:superglue
Reply:Buy a MOUTH GUARD...Go to the pharamacy and buy a mouth guard for teeth grinders...it is similar to what people where when they play sports....it will have instruction on how to mold it to your teeth....
Reply:At one time you could only get one thru the dentist, but now there is an over the counter guard that is specificily for overnight. I believe it is available in most drug stores. can't think of the name thou, sorry.
Reply:They sell a product at the store now, I'm not sure what it's called. Shourt of buying a mouthguard or having a dentist make u a splint, I don't have anymore suggestions. Look in the toothpaste isle. It should say something about TMJ. I think its made by crest.
Reply:Do a web search. I,ve heard an ad for something called the Dr.s Night guard for teeth grinding but I forget if it was on TV or radio so try a websearch.
Reply:mouth guard
Reply:i agree, but a mouth guard like they were in sports...it might feel funny but it'll stop grinding.
Reply:One of my children used to grind her teeth. You should see your dentist. He can provide you with an appliance that you can wear at night to prevent the grinding from damaging your teeth..
Reply:Many people grind or clench their teeth because they do not meet exactly correctly. If your teeth do not meet correctly, they cause your jaw to shift slightly out of the joint to compensate for the mismatch in your bite. A splint - when properly made - will eliminate the influence of the teeth over the position the bones take in the TMJ. It will allow your jaw to rest in the balanced (and comfortable) position where it belongs. After wearing a splint for a while, your dentist might suggest some adjustments to your bite, slightly altering (grinding) the surfaces so that they no longer have any interferences to closing with your jaw in the proper position.





None of this is do-it-yourself stuff, though. Sorry.



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