Grinding teeth?

I try hard not to, but I notice that whenever I%26#039;m thinking really hard about something or am in deep concentration, I grind my teeth and don%26#039;t realize it until several minutes later. This also happens after I wake up from sleeping. I know I grind my teeth because my jaw feels sore. Why does this happen and what can I do to make it stop?





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Grinding teeth?
I know little about bruxism but I can point you in the right direction.





It is often considered a psychosomatic condition and largely involuntary. It wears the teeth down and you will probably need root canals eventually.





Hypnosis might work. Therapy, if they can determine there is a root psychological cause might work.





Dentists will make a mouthpiece for you to wear while you sleep, but it won%26#039;t cease the cause.





I%26#039;d check with your dentist first to get fitted for a mouthpiece and then take it from there.
Reply:it feels good doesnt it





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Reply:i used to have the same problem. what you need to do is see a dentist and they will tell you what to do. usually they tell you to get a night-guard, which is the best thing to do. try that.
Reply:It can often become a bad habit.





Although many people do it.





Its a certain condition that makes people addicted to it.





I suggest you chew gum or keep gum in you%26#039;re mouth when grinding you%26#039;re teeth.





That%26#039;ll ease the friction with you%26#039;re teeth.





But keep in mind its not a good thing to grind you%26#039;re teeth.


It would lead to sensitive teeth and you%26#039;re teeth wearing out and could be required to get fillings.
Reply:I agree that you should see your dentist about a nightguard because inevitably, this will cause gum recession. During the day when you are clenching/grinding you can gently place your tongue between your teeth and close your lips to help you remember to not clench your teeth. If you get this treated, you may (and will probably) notice less jaw pain and/or headaches when you wake up.



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