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Posted 5/3/2012 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I've read that this is very common for Fibro people. My dentist has said he believes I'm grinding my teeth at night.

I go through periods of time (like right now) that my molars.....not just one.. like a tooth problem, but ALL of them, ache.

Isn't there some sort of a device that you can put in your mouth while you sleep, to prevent teeth grinding ? Any of you use one of these ? Where can I get one ???

Thank you,

Fish

Posted 5/3/2012 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
Yes there is. I don't know what they are called though. I am surprised that your doc didn't mention it. I hope that you find one soon. I do the same thing. But I don't wear the device either.

Let us know when you find out what it is.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 5/4/2012 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Your dentist should be able to make one for you, its like a retainer the kids wear after the braces come off. I chewed up 2 of them, and lost the last one.

My hygentist told me to go to WalMart, in the sports dept. there is something there you put in hot water, then your mouth and chomp. Let cool, then wear at night. I never tried it, after I lost the 3rd one, I had open TMJ surgery, and that fixed that.
Posted 5/4/2012 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Fish- my daughter grinds her teeth. She has even worn down her molars. So I did what the dentist suggested. They molded her expensive device even with good dental insurance it cost lots out of pocket. She wore it no more then a week and it broke. I was so upset because the dentist wouldn't refund it or re do it. I told them she grindes hard. Years down the road I see they made one you buy for $20 or so over counter. I never heard how well they fit or work. When my TMJ is acting up I stay away from crunchy things. It really makes a big difference. Also my dentist taught me bio feedback for my grinding. When I was going to bed I would be clamping down tight on my jaws, I would listen to meditation music at bedtime working at relaxing my jaw. It works.
Posted 5/4/2012 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hey guys, I did some surfing and I found this >

http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Doctor-s-Advanced-Comfort-Night-Guard-1-Ct/10292684

Cheap enough, and it gets surprisingly good reviews.

I'm definately going to try one.

I'll post the results ASAP :)

Peace,

Fish

Posted 5/4/2012 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
That is what I was talking about. I always wanted to know how good they worked. Let us know.
Posted 5/4/2012 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
I have TMJ. I sleep with a custom night guard every night. I have been wearing one for about 8 years. It really helps with the jaw pain/headaches. In the long run it will save your teeth. Also try to stay away from eating chewy hard things and chewing gum. I hope you find something that works for you!

Larissa
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