How can i stop from grinding my teeth in my sleep? Anyone know what causes one to do it?

There are a number of causes, from tensions in the neck and jaw (physical) to emotional states.





The best way to minimise damage is to see your dentists and get a dental shield that you can wear at night. In extreme cases grinding can cause teeth to crack, so it's worth doing.





Once you've made sure your teeth won't get damaged, you can ask your dentist to check out any physical causes and refer you to a specialist if necessary. If there's no physical cause you might want to look into some kind of stress relief, but eliminate the physical causes first as they're the most common.

How can i stop from grinding my teeth in my sleep? Anyone know what causes one to do it?
i have been grinding my teeth for years...i recently got porcellin veneers done and at my consultation i was informed that i had the problem.my husband used to wake me nightly to get me to stop grinding my teeth.i had to purchase a night guard,it works great hard to get used to but worth it.for me stress was the cause of my doing it.you'll definatly need a guard.they cost around 500 dollars and you could need more then one a year,mine was covered by insurance.good luck.
Reply:my sister grinds her teeth in her sleep and the dentist gave her a retainer to wear while asleep...as yours about one!
Reply:If you can't get the splint like me. Go to the sporting goods store and get one of the teeth guards the football players use and it will help just as well.



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