I've been having some dental work done recently, and after talking about it, my dentist and I think I should get a teeth guard for me to wear at night. From what I've told her and what she's told me, it's pretty obvious that I grind my teeth at night, a lot. I know I do it during the day, all the time, unconsciously, and I try to stop myself when I catch myself doing it (although I don't always notice, even when I'm awake.) Lately I've been waking up with aching jaws and teeth; I've had some fillings done recently and my dentist thinks the ache is from grinding on the fillings at night. Also, I've had headaches (including migraines), neckaches, and shoulder aches, for YEARS and she said grinding at night could be causing them.
So, does anyone here use a teeth guard? I'm wondering how well it works. I can't tell you how excited I am to get one if it's going to help with my headaches, but I don't want to get all excited and then find out they don't help that much. I have another appointment with my dentist next week specifically to talk about getting a teeth guard and taking an impression for one so hopefully I'll find out more then.
So, does anyone here use a teeth guard? I'm wondering how well it works. I can't tell you how excited I am to get one if it's going to help with my headaches, but I don't want to get all excited and then find out they don't help that much. I have another appointment with my dentist next week specifically to talk about getting a teeth guard and taking an impression for one so hopefully I'll find out more then.
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