Teeth grinder problems?

Lately, my husband has been violently grinding his teeth to the point where it prevents me from getting a decent night's sleep. I know he's always been like that, ever since I met him, but then is nothing compared to how it is now. It's so bad, it wakes me up in the middle of the night. Sometimes I have to sleep on the living room couch, and I can STILL hear him grinding them down.





I just can't take it anymore.





I've spoken to him about it a million times already, but he's a stubborn guy and refuses to get a mouth guard. How can I get him to stop grinding his teeth, not only for his dental health, but for me so I can be able to sleep properly.

Teeth grinder problems?
I was a grinder. I developed TMJ, you could hear my jaw pop across the room when I ate, I had neck/shoulder pain, a perforated cartilage in the joint, the list goes on. Maybe the loss of his teeth will be a wake up call for him. Having a dentist make a bite guard will solve the problem in time. I spent thousands in bio-feedback treatments to deal w/stress, relaxation exercises,etc. The bite guard was worn at night when I slept and it helped the most. He will have a hard time grinding his gums when all his teeth are gone. Get yourself some ear plugs so you can get some sleep and good luck getting the stubborn mule to help himself. Pride cometh before the fall.
Reply:well night grinding can be due various causes like occlusal prematurities like over filling,orthodontic appliances, improper tooth position , stress ,fear,anxiety you can consult the dentist for corrections to be made if any and can take help of a psychologist to relieve stress and anxiety ,try out certain relaxation exercises.


try and explain him the imporatance of night guards as if he doesn uses them he will loose his teeth soon and develop various temporomandibular problems.
Reply:These articles tips should help you ease your husband jaw pain and get his bruxism under control before he grind his teeth into dust. However it is not intended to provide medical advice





- Keep your lips sealed, but your teeth apart. Your teeth should be touching only when you’re chewing or swallowing. Drop your jaw and feel the muscles relax – then try to maintain that feeling.





- Take a warm bath before bedtime. The warmth of the water may temporarily relax your jaw muscles and save from tooth grinding.





- Exercise. Your body, not your jaw, that is. A walk or other mild exercise may help relieve some of the tension and stress that’s causing bruxism.





- Remind yourself. If you’re a daytime clencher, think of ways to remind yourself not to clench. For example, you can put a red dot on your phone, stickers on your wristwatch, or even a string on your finger to remind you to keep your jaw relaxed.





- Relieve stress. Stress is a major contributor to grinding tooth, so if you can reduce stress, you will likely reduce grinding.





- Learn coping skills. See a psychologist or psychiatrist. Take an assertiveness training course. Practice techniques such as progressive relaxation or guided imagery or self hypnosis. Listen to relaxation tapes. In other words, find something that helps you to better handle the stress in your life.





- Apply heat. Warm, moist heat is best. The simplest method: Soak a washcloth in hot water, wring it out, and hold it up to your jaw. You can use a heating pad, although moist heat will penetrate better.





- Massage. It works for the rest of your body, so try a gentle massage to your jaw muscles.





- Give your jaw muscles a break. Limit steak, hard-crusted bread, popcorn, gum, and other chewy foods that give your jaw a workout, especially when jaw discomfort is at its worst.





Other Tips To Stop Teeth Grinding:





• Avoid or cut back on foods and drinks that contain caffeine, such as colas, chocolate, and coffee. Be consistent with healthy diet.


• Avoid alcohol. Grinding tends to intensify after alcohol consumption.


• Do not chew on pencils or pens or anything that is not food. Avoid chewing gum as it allows your jaw muscles to get more used to clenching and makes you more likely to grind your teeth.


• Train yourself not to clench or grind your teeth. If you notice that you clench or grind during the day, position the tip of your tongue between your teeth. This practice trains your jaw muscles to relax.





As for you Mam :


You and him better working together, since stress is the major cause to almost 80% people, to resolve / at least ease his stress. Sometimes just to listen to him could very help (i did it with sister).


Listen to relaxing music, pray together, something like that.





Or, buy yourself ear tips.





Or, this is bad idea, separate bed / room. Ha ha ha, hope you never had to do this.





Good luck both of you.