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Clenching/Grinding

summerbabe88
summerbabe88

Hi all, just wanted to share that I went to the dentist recently and he shared my teeth are in terrible shape due to the clenching and grinding I do because of my anxiety. I know I do this but sometimes I do it without realizing it. I am getting a mouth guard but wanted to share this in case any one else does these things as well. Xoxo

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I had to learn facial relaxation to help loosen those muscles.

Here's to you finding balance with the mouth guard.
Brockster
Brockster
I've had a bite guard for years now. I've gotten to the point where sleeping without it feels weird.

Stretching your jaw and relaxation can help, but when you're asleep there's not a lot you can do.
rmb
rmb
I don’t think a lot of people realize how much they clench throughout the day. Just recently I had gone in for my 6 month dental checkup. One of my teeth had been bothering me on and off and I mentioned it. Tooth is fine, no evident cracks, X-ray looked good. My dentist said it was probably from clenching; he said that since COVID came into our lives he’s seen more patients complaining about tooth and jaw pain and feels that the stress and tension people are experiencing during this time is contributing to that. So I’m trying to be more mindful throughout the day to see if I can catch when it’s happening and it’s usually while I’m working. Since I’ve been working at home the last year I suspect not having coworkers to blow off steam with throughout the day to release tension and vent is contributing to that.

Anyway, if it’s happening during the day I find stretching and relaxing my neck and shoulders throughout the day helps prevent the tension
from escalating to my jaw.
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
yup==I am a clencher/grinder....my teeth are still ok...but i get pain when I've clenched a lot.

I think it is causing problems with my inner ear---causing muscles to clench and blocking eustachian tube.

fun stuff, this anxiety!
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