Grindding teeth in sleep because of Anxiety!?

ever since i was diagnosed with anxiety disorder i notice my jaw clicks alot when i turn my head side ways with my mouth open. so i asked my doctor he said it was because of the anxiety i grind my teeth at nite and now i get real bad pain on my upper side from the back of my neck and uncomterble feeling and the side's of my head kinda like a head ache but not as intesnse the doctor told me too were a mouth guard but he told me alot of things too doo 2 get 1 from a dentist is thier anothier way too stop grinding teeth? will tea that relax's me prevent me from grinding my teeth? or does anxiety disorder medication work best?

Some typical symptoms of anxiety are: restlessness, nervousness, bad temper, racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, extreme difficulty resting or concentrating.

Since your teeth grinding is associated with anxiety; as soon as your anxiety dissappears so will your teeth grinding.

I have been a sufferer of anxiety and panic attacks. I used to become extremely paranoid during a panic attack. I researched this topic in order to deal with my anxiety problem. Therapy and prescription drugs are customary solutions for this problem.

Since therapy is expensive, I took a prescription drug. In the beginning, it made me feel joyful and relaxed. I felt that I was becoming dependent on the medicine so I started looking for some alternative treatment.

Hypnosis is one recommendation for anxiety relief but I used a natural remedy to deal with my anxiety problem. I was a little skeptical but I got amazing results.

You can find more information on the causes and treatment of anxiety from the following source. .....Good Luck

Go to the store and buy a mouth guard, like the ones football players wear. Your doctor should have advised you to buy one or to see your dentist, grinding your teeth is terrible for your teeth and jaw.

There are many reasons for grinding your teeth. Anxiety is one of them. If you have a prescription for anxiety from your doctor, go ahead and see how you make out with that. If you do not have improvement within 2-3 weeks, consult with your dentist about getting an appliance to wear while you sleep.

There ARE other reasons, such as stress, but many people grind or clench their teeth because they do not meet exactly correctly. If your teeth do not meet correctly, they cause your jaw to shift slightly out of the joint to compensate for the mismatch in your bite. A bite appliance - when properly made - will eliminate the influence of the teeth over the position the bones take in the TMJ. It will allow your jaw to rest in the balanced (and comfortable) position where it belongs. After wearing an appliance for a while, your dentist might suggest some adjustments to your bite, slightly altering (grinding) the surfaces so that they no longer have any interferences to closing with your jaw in the proper position.

you griding your teeth have nothing to do with anxiety disorder. my husband does it alot and just not when he's sleeping all 3 of my kids do it from time to time. and he doesn't have a anxiety disorder. they say people do it out of stress, being tired, dreaming, apart of ADD or ADHD, etc. i have looked this up since he does it and it drive me up the wall some nights. you can wear a mouth guard at night to see if that helps you. you might also find out you always done it. you might have neck problems and from you jaw clicking you can pretty much crack any bone in your body. i would see if it your neck that is having the problems. he's been grind his teeth since he was little and he has no problems like that. other then the dentist telling him to wear a mouth guard.

Ask your doctor if a prescription sleep aid could help you reach a deeper level of sleep where your anxiety wouldn't effect you.

There is a brand of mouth brace for night made specifically for teeth grinding:

http://www.splintek.com/ph/sleepright.ht...

It was designed by a dentist for teeth grinding, no boiling required and it costs around $100.00 with a 30 day money back guarantee. Search around online you might find a better deal.

For a home remedy before you go to sleep try wringing out a warm (not hot) washcloth. Fold this so you are able to fit it inside your mouth by your 12 year molars. (further back the better) And lightly bite down. The warmth can help relax the jaw muscles before bed which may reduce the grinding. Also try chamomile tea it was used by the Egyptians as a cure-all and has been found to be a sleep aid and a stress reducer.

Hope this helps!