Teeth Clenching/Grinding

[CaoilinnsMom]

I have found that taking ibuprofen when it starts to hurt helps me relax enough to make me feel better. I also have developed the habit of relaxing by jaw during the day-its kind of like checking your posture periodically. I put my tongue on the roof of my mouth and it helps my lower jaw stay unclenched. At night I would use a mouth guard.

 

[Kzamora]

You may be allergic to hydrogen peroxide and Fluoride. I would try a tooth paste without these ingredients.

 

[Imzadi]

I have been a teeth clencher/grinder at night for awhile, but lately, I've had trouble managing stress and have realized I'm clenching my teeth during the day too. I'm worried about cracking my teeth, and I'm having regular pain in my jaw. Anyone have experience with products to wear during the day to help?

Recently, when I went in for a root canal, I mentioned to my dentist that I've been clenching my teeth. He said due to all the stress of the pandemic, a lot of dentists have reported teeth clenching is on the rise. So you are not alone.

In my case, he didn't think I needed anything for it as it wasn't so bad. I try to catch myself if I'm falling asleep and notice I'm clenching.

Yet the biggest change that really made a difference has been to change my pillow. I have sinus problems, so I need my head inclined or my sinuses fill up with fluid. Turns out, the pillow I was using raised my head at such a steep angle that it was pushing my jaw right into my neck and causing my jaw to naturally clench.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I've been a teeth clencher for quite awhile. Then came the pandemic and it only got worse. I had a dental nightmare when it( the pandemic) all started.
To sum it up quickly here: IF you reaaly need a mouth guard do not bother with one from the drugstore. I did that at the advise of dentist in Mar of '20 and it ALTERED the shape of my teeth. I have been told now, I should pay $$$ for a professional fitted guard.

I am choosing to do nothing because of cost.
byw, I did end up with a cracked tooth and it got infected and I had it removed- A YEAR LATER. Yes, my pandemic dental nightmare!