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How To Stop Night Teeth Grinding Bruxism?
Question: How to stop night teeth grinding Bruxism. I have been grinding teeth more than 7 years. I get jaw joints pain during winter and have got tooth sensitivity. My teeth layers are worn out. Please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Consult dentist for night guard and kindly upload picutres of teeth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Read your query and understand your concern. As far as teeth grinding is concerned it can be often related to stress and anxiety or sleep related disorders. Joints pain and tooth sensitivity are the cause of night grinding. There is nothing to be worried i will suggest you few measures that will help you
- Restrict your mouth opening .
- Take soft diet.
- consult oral surgeon for Night guard appliance and wear accordingly as suggested by your dentist.
- For joint pain apply ointment like Diclofenac gel on joint twice or three times a day.
- For tooth sensitivity you can apply sensitivity toothpaste on teeth for 5 mins on teeth and then brush your teeth.
Can you upload picture of your teeth that will be helpful for me to give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan
Awating for pictures to comment further.
Consult dentist for night guard and kindly upload picutres of teeth.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Read your query and understand your concern. As far as teeth grinding is concerned it can be often related to stress and anxiety or sleep related disorders. Joints pain and tooth sensitivity are the cause of night grinding. There is nothing to be worried i will suggest you few measures that will help you
- Restrict your mouth opening .
- Take soft diet.
- consult oral surgeon for Night guard appliance and wear accordingly as suggested by your dentist.
- For joint pain apply ointment like Diclofenac gel on joint twice or three times a day.
- For tooth sensitivity you can apply sensitivity toothpaste on teeth for 5 mins on teeth and then brush your teeth.
Can you upload picture of your teeth that will be helpful for me to give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan
Awating for pictures to comment further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you doctor. I have consulted dentist recently and started using night guard and sensodent k toothpaste.
Brief Answer:
Nightguard , dont take stress, start taking measures
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome
Its good you have started using night guard appliance. Dont take stress. Be relaxed. Use senstivity toothpaste for one - two months and if sensitivity persists then consult dentists for restoration of teeth.
Hope this will help you.
If you have further query feel free to ask i will be happy to help.
Nightguard , dont take stress, start taking measures
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome
Its good you have started using night guard appliance. Dont take stress. Be relaxed. Use senstivity toothpaste for one - two months and if sensitivity persists then consult dentists for restoration of teeth.
Hope this will help you.
If you have further query feel free to ask i will be happy to help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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