Is it normal to grind your ....

INN to grind your teeth 24/7? I'm thinking NO, but that doesn't stop me. Any known remidies, or advice?

Is It Normal?
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  • Thank you. It's good to know that some habits can change after a couple of years, and you're in what grade now, 3 or 4?

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  • Are you doing coke?? Lol

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  • my roommate had to buy this deal that went in her mouth to prevent teeth damage. I would say, try to use your will to stop. Also bcuz the retainer deal is expensive and extremely annoying to wear. Tell yourself over and over "i will not grind" and consciously try to stop.

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  • Some people use mouth guards.

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  • I used to bite on my tounge when I slept. After that I had bite marks in it.
    Ended up having to wear a mouth guard at night..

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  • Try chewing gum.. It helps. :)

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  • Visit your periodontist. My periodontist made a mold of my teeth from which a mouth guard was fashioned. I wear it nightly per his advice. Because of my excessive tooth grinding, all of my teeth are loose! It is hoped that the mouth guard will at least prevent further damage (e.g. keep me from losing all of my teeth).

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    • Thank you for your advice. I didn't know the grinding can loosen your teeth. Much appreciated.

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  • I used to do that ....... In kinder garden

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  • I do this a lot in my sleep and when I'm really stressed.

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    • I think I only do it while I'm awake, and I don't suffer from stress, so something else is causing me to ruin my teeth for all time. I appreciate your comment, thank you.

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  • Go to the dentist, they have a muscle nuetralizing paste, it's pricy, but you'll thank yourself in the future.

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  • yeaaa my mom does tht like automatically at nite. u can get a special retainer for wen ur sleeping

    otherwise itll screw up ur teeth like.. alot

    my moms had to have 2 root canals so far
    and she only grinds at nite!!!
    go to a dentist for ways to stop
    and also get gum to occupy ur mouth and jaws to not grind

    srry tht i wastes a lot of time by makig u read all thiss

    and i hope it helpss :)

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  • You need something for anxiety. Zoloft makes me clench my teeth at nite.

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    • Thank you. Never suffered from anxiety so must be some other reason. I honestly don't know when it started, but it's been a while.

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  • Someones not gonna have a tooth enamel when they get old

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    • You're absolutely right, that's why I have to try and stop soon as.

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