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    How can I stop myself from grinding my teeth at night?

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    My husband can hear me grinding my teeth at night and it has caused my teeth to become more run down. How can I stop this?
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  • Dr Roland Chong

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    Can you stop grinding your teeth? In short NO. This is something most people do in their sleep and in some cases even during the day whilst they are concentrating or frustrated (especially if you are a parent with children on school holidays!). 

    Some people do grind their teeth more than others and frequently enough to cause long term damage.

    The only remedy is to wear a night splint made by your dentist. This is an acrylic or plastic appliance which is custom fitted for the person. This will wear down over time but it will protect your teeth.

    Please see your dentist to have this attended to.

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  • Dr Kevin Jaffar

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    Jaffar Dental - Trusted and Established since 1997. We are a family owned General Dental Practice offering a friendly and caring environment in Waterford QLD. … View Profile

    Wearing a bite splint made by a dentist will stop damage from grinding/ clenching. Relaxation techniques are the best way to actually stop the habit.

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  • Dr Michael Leong

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    Welcome to Just Dental Care. “We do CARE”. We provide quality care and affordable dentistry to you and your family. We provide a comprehensive range … View Profile

    How can I stop myself from grinding my teeth at night?

    Grinding teeth at night tends to be habitual or because you are extremely stressed.
    One option to reduce the grinding is through neuromuscular treatment with TENS and then an occlusal splint. The basis of this treatment is to change the dynamics of your jaw muscles, therefore reducing habitual grinding.

    An occlusal splint on its own or with neuromuscular treatment is a way to prevent your back teeth from coming in contact at night. It is a preventative measure more so than stopping you from the grinding. If stress is a factor then stress relief may benefit.



     

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