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Posted 5/19/2014 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know if it is all the stress or the pred or both, but I just started grinding my teeth furiously.  So much that my jaw aches a LOT.  I have never ground my teeth before.  Anyone know how to prevent it (other than I internally yell at myself when I catch myself doing it)?
Posted 5/19/2014 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Ha...xanax is my friend. I don't take it during the daytime, but especially on Prednisone I absolutely need it at night. Other than that, you can contact your dentist, because I believe that you can get a plastic tooth guard that you can wear at night specifically for people who grind their teeth. Also, try a deep breathing relaxation exercise before you go to sleep.
Posted 5/19/2014 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
I got a night guard many years ago. It fits my upper teeth and prevents me from damaging my teeth. The dentist who fitted me for it said that wearing a device like this on your upper jaw also decreases the likelihood of grinding, because your brain gets a signal that your teeth are being snugly held. It works really well for me. These are expensive devices but I would highly recommend you get one.
Posted 5/19/2014 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys!  Did you grind during the day too?  I am doing it almost non-stop.  Going to ask my dentist about the mouth guard---he is great and takes my calls anytime.  Or maybe I can just go to the sp[orting good store and get one of those hahahaha
Posted 5/19/2014 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds like it's from the pred. Nasty.
Posted 5/20/2014 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
I hope your grinding is due to the pred and goes away. I grind like crazy, day and night, lots of people do. Without a night guard I'd be toothless by now. One thing to try is to massage your jaw muscles. Clench your jaw and feel where the muscles are contracting, relax and massage that spot. This helps relax the muscles a little bit.
Posted 5/20/2014 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
hey big betty....I just read that late last night! I did some massage before bed and actually laid my jaw on my fist for a while. I did help quite a bit. Going to the store tonight to get a cheap sports mouth guard until I break the habit. Have to as hubby has started that my my jaw never stops moving joke.....:-)
Posted 5/20/2014 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
Glad it helps : )
Posted 5/20/2014 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
Get a bite appliance made for night time grinding. It will keep your teeth from touching in the back and help relax the jaw muscle. If it is really bad, talk to your dentist about using a prescription of Flexerill a muscle relaxant to help.
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