Teeth Grinding?

I grind my teeth or clench my jaw, unconsciously when im tired or stressed, and often when im driving my car! Sounds weird I know, that doesnt so much bother me, but I grind my teeth quite noisily when I sleep and I really wish i didnt. It wakes up my partner, and I end up with a sore jaw. Apart from consciously trying not to do it, does anyone have any advice or insight into what causes it, and how to stop?

Teeth Grinding?
My sister does it in her sleep, too, and she uses a grind guard at night. I do it when I%26#039;m stressed, too, and usually catch myself and try to relax, or do something else to release the pressure, like squeezing a stress ball, or clenching my hands instead.





Here%26#039;s some info for you:


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bruxism...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruxism


http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/bruxism....
Reply:yep, do go to dentist he or she will give you something that you put on your teeth at night, i forgot the name of that stuff. It helps, otherwise you are gonna end up sharpening your teeth every night.
Reply:If you saw a consultant they%26#039;d probably prescribe a mild sedative to relax you. You might benefit from taking up yoga - and learning meditation techniques. Both these teach you to release tension held in the body. Thus when you feel tense you can actively do something to put your body/jaw at ease, and you can prepare yourself for sleep by removing all tension before you go to bed.
Reply:i grind my teeth in my sleep and it often wakes my boyfriend up.





I went to the dentist and he gave me a night guard. its quiet uncomfortable but it works..





I had cracked my teeth and existing fillings which caused sensitivity. i ended up spending $1000 fixing my teeth because of my grinding.... so make sure you go see the dentist
Reply:There%26#039;s nightguards they sell at the drugstore or from your dentist. There%26#039;s ones you boil and mold to your teeth. Don%26#039;t use a sports guard though. Some don%26#039;t mold to your teeth or are soft which encourages grinding. The ones from your dentist are best. My gridning is due to stress. Here%26#039;s a link: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/t/teeth_gr...


The mouthguard has helped to prevent further damage to my teeth. =) Good luck!
Reply:you need to get a bite guard you can make an appointment with the dentist to make you one(they custom make you one to fit your mouth) if you dont you could risk getting tmj(when jaw starts clicking) if you dont want to go to the dentist or you think you cant afford one(could be a reasonable price,check with your dentist first) or you can go to a sports store and getting a bite gaurd there, it is bulkier, but it does the trick.i have the same problem.the dentist i work with made me one.good luck to you



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