Do you grind your teeth at night
By HomeFlower
@HomeFlower (987)
Canada
September 23, 2007 10:19pm CST
I have a night guard because I grind my teeth at night. I actually grind my teeth all the time and should be wearing the guard "as needed" (like all the time !!!!) but when I put it on at night, I can't stand it and end up taking it out in my sleep.
I have a hard time taking it out when I'm awake but apparently it's a breeze to remove while I'm sleeping!
One time I found it at the foot of the bed.
I hate wearing it.
Anyone else grind their teeth and wear a night guard?
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4 responses
@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
28 Sep 07
I'm sure it's annoying to hear.
Luckily I'e never heard myself so I can deny it's even me doing it LOL!
@AeroChickie (459)
• Canada
24 Sep 07
I use to grind my teeth at night when I was younger, but I eventually stopped. However, over the last couple of months I've started grinding them again. I've never worn a night guard though. It doesn't bother me at all (although sometimes I wake up and my jaw is a little sore) - but whoever is around me has to put up with loud grinding noises.
Is it related to stress? I'm not sure why I've started up again.
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@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
28 Sep 07
I'm sure during the day it's stress related but at night when I'm resting, I shouldn't be stressed at all, right? I sleep talk and toss and turn so it's possible that day stress is lingering.
@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
28 Sep 07
As much as I hate it when I'm awake, I must hate it even more when I'm sleeping because I actually take it out and toss it wherever.
It's not very appealing to put back in your mouth when you've had feet rubbing up on it half the night - no matter how much you wash it LOL!
@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
28 Sep 07
The doctor's solution was the guard.
I tried yoga thinking it would relax me but it's much harder than it looks and twisting wasn't my forte.
