If I stop grinding my teeth will my symptoms go away? - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

kkgirl · 01-18-2007, 03:28 PM

I know that i grind and clench my teeth alot in my sleep
i wake up doing it sometimes and some of my teeth are blunt while some are sharp. they fit together like a puzzle piece, too.

these are my symptoms-
head aches
jaw pain
dizziness
out of it feeling (sometimes)
tired
depressed

i was wondering if i get something such as a nti or splint it would go away???
i cant now though because i have braces
And no, the symptoms are not from the braces i had the symptoms before the braces!

mooaa · 01-18-2007, 05:39 PM

hi sorry for your pain,i think may controling grinding can help the soreness of the muscle a little but u have to control the night time clenching too if u can without the splint so u will not depened on it all the time because it can change your bit and make the problem worse so train your self all the day and do it in the bed before you sleep as a tongue up and teeth apart and it helped me the first time few years ago but now i can not do it .
so take care

kkgirl · 01-18-2007, 06:51 PM

what can i do right now though? i've tried that lips together teeth apart thing all the time...
and i have braces so i cant get a splint or nti or mouthguard.

mooaa · 01-19-2007, 12:37 AM

sorry for deleting the post but this was my advise i think i was wrong to post all this info and i did not mean to be over but i was postin a general help information regardless of the age because i did not know how old is she so forget it and ask the dentist better for help.
take care

MaggieMay78 · 01-19-2007, 12:27 PM

mooaa,

I think you have some good tips, especially about posture, avoiding sugar, the TMJ book, etc. I also think a lot of the supplements you suggested are great, but there is one thing that should be mentioned...people need to research what dose is best for them. I don't mean to be critical, but one problem I saw is that you are recommending a LOT of calcium and magnesium. Too much is NOT a good thing!!! In fact, too much can cause just as many problems as taking too little. Too much calcium can cause kidney stones and other problems. Too much magnesium can cause diarrhea and cramping...not pleasant!

Again, I'm not a doctor and don't want to tell people how much they should take...BUT i will say that the amounts recommended by the government are as follows:

Magnesium: 300 mg (now there has been controversy lately, saying that this amount is too low. But I have read numerous times that taking over 700mg is too much, even if you're trying to make up for a deficiency. I personally take 450mg in supplements right now).

Calcium: 1000-1500 mg for the average healthy adult...1500 is on the high end, and 2000 is definitely too much.