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on 4/11/2009 A nightguard is very effective in people who suffer from bruxism. I have seen so many people grind their teeth down to nothing and this is the real issue. Good article.
on 3/21/2009 Good article. I worked really hard at relaxing and letting go problems. It was hard because I was under some horrible stress at the time. But it worked, I don't grind even close to as bad as I did for years.
on 3/4/2009 Problem with a mouth guard is that it treats the effects but not the causes. Wouldn't it be better to CURE your teeth grinding rather then just cover it up? A mouth guard will help prevent the wear and tear on your teeth, but it does not address the problem. Furthermore clenching your jaw like that will inevitably lead to TMJ problems (which is what I had). Sore jaw and worst of all sharp pains in my ear. A dentist will prescribe to you a custom made mouth guard because 1. its all they can do and 2. its how they make money! I actually cured my bruxism and TMJ fairly quickly from some info that I found on these 2 sites: www.preventgrindingteeth.com and also www.tmjjawpaincure.com.
on 1/2/2009 I have tried 2 of the hard mouthguards that fit on the 4 front teeth - top and bottom, and the soft type. My reviews 1) Top hard type on front teeth. Bad experience - I clenched on my front teeth so hard that I damaged a lower tooth that had had a root canal years ago. I went back to the dentist and she fitted me with a version of this for the lower front teeth. I really felt like it was going to be a matter of time before I cracked my top teeth. She claimed my teeth would just slip off. My front teeth were aching from clenching on this. Before I could make a decision - use it or cut my losses, someone threw it away -it was on the sink in the bathroom - they didn't see it or know what it was - $300 in the trash. I went back to the Splintek soft type. Yes - I chew through these eventually. They don't stop TMJ, but they save me from wearing down my teeth. As for TMJ - don't chew gum
on 12/30/2008 Very good information! I've seen a mouth guard in pharmacies for around $18, for this same purpose -- would they be safe to use? Is it hard to get used to sleeping with it in your mouth? 5*
on 12/24/2008 I paid about $100 for mine. A customized mouthpiece is important so it's tailored for you.
on 12/23/2008 Some things to try, thanks!
on 10/21/2008 I swear by that mouth piece - otherwise my TMJ will act up! The dentist ended up giving me the mold and told me to bring it in again when I need another mouth piece. I wear through them ...
on 9/2/2008 You can actually buy a mouth guard from any sports store like Academy. The football mouth guards are the sam exact thing and they run about .99 cents.
on 8/15/2008 I have to wear a night guard! If I don't, my jaw will lock up from the TMJ - would be nice to not have this problem at all
on 6/30/2008 I've heard that the mouth piece can run around $500. Is that accurate?
on 5/16/2008 Good advice, thanks!
on 1/30/2008 I have found that a soft rubber mouthguard would cause me to clench down a lot harder. The hard plastic one worked better for me. However you may want to look at http://www.cureforbruxism.com
on 12/19/2006 I grind so bad, my dental implant is moving and my teeth are spreading! I am going to a new nightguard device called an orthodic, not sure if that is the spelling.
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