Bruxism or teeth grinding does any one else experience this?

I had to bith fitted with a special plate to get me to stop but it truely is the most uncomfortable thing. I stopped for a while but apparantly have stared again and noticed that I need to clench a lot....(a typical sign). Does any one else suffer from teeth grinding? How do you deal with it?

Yes apparantly some people get there day to day stress out this way....I wish I didn't though its spoiling my teeth, apparantly I have done it since I was a little girl!

The best thing I know to do for it is wear a mouth piece when you sleep. You maybe under some stress or are having some anxiety issues. It will stop sooner or latter but for not you just need to try and relax and wear your mouth piece.

Did they give you a reason for it happening like stress, pent up frustration, etc.......yeah it sucks doesn't it!

Have you tried tranquilizers like Xanax or Valium.....along with getting rid of the grinding you may sleep better and feel more relaxed...they really are the closest things to "peace on earth".

It is stress related with me (was worse during nursing school.) I never could wear a guard at night...my dentist said I don't have cavities because I grind them out myself when I sleep.

How Is Bruxism Treated?
Most kids outgrow bruxism, but a combination of parental observation and dental visits may help keep the problem in check.

In cases where the grinding and clenching make your child's face and jaw sore, or the teeth are being damaged, dentists may prescribe a special night guard. Molded to your child's teeth, the night guard is similar to the protective mouthpieces worn by football players. Though the mouthpiece may take some getting used to, both you and your child will begin to see positive results soon.