Biting Cheeks - Dental Health Message Board

tUrRrRa · 01-24-2008, 10:10 PM

Recently I have some mild pain in my right cheek... it's not a big deal, but I don't want it to get worse. In the past, dentists commented that I had marks on my inner cheeks and asked if I bit them. I never REALIZED I did, but I guess with the way I sleep, my teeth would lay against my cheek (I sleep on my side with my cheek against the pillow).

Recently this has been bothering me... probably for about a couple weeks. My question is, will using something like a nightguard help prevent this? It's only when I sleep that it happens. I have tried so hard to sleep on my back, but I'll end up rolling back over after I'm asleep. Or anything else to try?

Thanks!

MountainReader · 01-25-2008, 08:13 PM

I have Bruxism and grind my teeth at night. I have permenant ridges on the inside of my cheeks because of this. I have been wearing an occlusal guard for about 5 years and have found it to be extremely helpful. I find that on nights that I don't have the guard with me to wear that I wake up having chewed on my cheek and tongue. I would definately recommend trying one out if you can afford it.

bergerbaby · 01-26-2008, 10:59 AM

i too have that problem ,but i am having problems with my lower teeth,and cannot wear my mouthguard that was made for me ,as when i take it off feels like my teeth are coming with it

but mouthguards are not that expensive mine cost me £45 and that was made by a top dentist in wimpole street, mind you cost me £100 to see me and he didnt do nothing else

but ,a night guard should help ,wished i could wear one ,well will do once hopefully i get the bottom teeth sorted out

MountainReader · 01-26-2008, 04:59 PM

Bergerbaby,
The occlusal guard I use is molded to my upper teeth only. It is a hard acrylic guard that was formed from a bite mold. It also is formed to give me the appropriate space in my bite. It is actually protecting my bottom teeth because it is keeping me from grounding them all the way down and having them crack.

bergerbaby · 01-27-2008, 02:22 AM

i cant have a top one done, as i wear a partial denture,and i dont take it out at night,i should do but ,cant stand the sensation in morning and it takes a while to adjust in my mouth again

shame really i cant have one thats not so tight around my teeth at bototm
wonder if you could get a loose one?