I clinch my teeth, I did not even realize that I did it until I went to the dentist and they told me, on top of my low bone density and disease. Now I am just more aware of it so I try to control. I guess that's all you can really do, and maybe get a guard to wear at night, you probably do it in your sleep and don't realize it.

I also clench my teeth like crazy, Karaanne.

I would say that the retainer would work- talk to your dentist. My husband grinds his teeth like crazy at night, and the only way it stops is if he wears his retainer or mouthguard.

i clinch and grind, i wear a night guard. The appliance was made by my dentist. You should go and have one made. i still do this in the day as well, but its much worse while i sleep.

Noone

I grind my teeth almost constantly and try and stop myself when I notice. I wear a NTI at night that was fitted by my dentist and paid for mostly by my dental insurance. It "snaps" on the top front teeth and keeps me from grinding while asleep. It can be worn during the day at home if you are really grinding. It helps because your front teeth exert less force/pressure than your molars. I jokingly call it "my beaver-tooth" since it sticks out a little. It helps me tremendously.