Seriously guys, I need help with my teeth grinding!

[NatalyKay]

It's gotten so beyond bad, I really don't know what to do! Mouth guards are way too expensive, the cheapest one I've found is $20 I can't afford that! Ugh, it's getting to be really painful but now I feel like if I don't grind them, then my mouth just feels sick. I don't know what to do, ugh :/

[Rebecca85]

Is there really no way you could afford the mouth guard? I don't know your situation, but could you maybe do extra hours at work, run errands or do odd jobs for a bit of cash? Is there anything you could cut out of your weekly spending, like buying a cheaper brand of groceries? Do you have any family or friends who could lend you the money and pay them back a small amount each week? If there's really absolutely no way you can afford it, is there a medical assistance program you would qualify for?

[Midnight Dream]

I don't know if you can get these in the US, but in England they have these 'boil and bite' mouthguards which are around £3- if you like I may be able to send you one? Okay so i've just read online about natural remedies into helping with teeth grinding- the first thing that came up was to eat something crunchy as it gives your mouth something to do other than grind your teeth together! Do you drink alcohol a lot? Cuz it says that teeth grinding intensifies once you've consumed alcohol! I grind my teeth when Im annoyed which gives me a massive headache- it's really suckish!

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[overthere441]

I also grind my teeth badly-to the point that, prior to having a mouth guard, my teeth started to chip. But it did take me a long time to be able to afford a mouth guard. My dentist has recommended that I see an oral surgeon - not for surgery, but because an oral surgeon might know of some sort of oral physical therapy, or other techniques, to reduce the grinding.

If you can afford a dentist, perhaps s/he would have other recommendations, or could refer you to someone who specializes in teeth grinding.

[overthere441]

I forgot to say that my grinding happens only at night. If yours happens during the day, when you are conscious, then maybe you could apply CBT techniques to the habit?

[NatalyKay]

Thanks for your replies guys, but as of right now I have no way of being able to afford the mouth guard, I have to wait awhile and by then it'll probably be better so I don't really find a point in it. It's getting better now, I'm not grinding as much as I was.

[Midnight Dream]

Glad to hear that it's getting better now That's good news!

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