Question 1

how to treat clenching and jaw clicking during sleep after the extraction of infected wisdom tooth? it's severely painful

Accepted Answer

Gauze: Pain is often due to bruxing. Try a piece ofngauzenfolded over 2 or 3 times a place one piece between your teeth to keep them apart.  If this helps after 2 or 3 days, get a soft mandibular orthotic fabricated by you dentist to prevent injury to teeth, jaws, muscles and tmj.

Question 2

my husband has been doing a loud clicking noise when sleeping, it looks like he is swallowing saliva because i see his mouth move ,what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Talk to his MD: He could have sleep apnea , will need sleep studies to monitor and detect the problem . Ask you family doctor for referral  to sleep study centre .

Question 3

what can cause pain in teeth after sleep?

Accepted Answer

Grinding : If you are grining during sleep you can over stress the ligaments that hold the teeth into the bone and will make them sore. The muscles may spasm which can cause some refeered pain to the teeth and stffness in the jaw.

Question 4

is grinding your teeth during sleep an issue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will wear down your teeth.  In addition, it can cause increased tension in the muscles of your head and neck, leading to headaches.

Question 5

does sleeping with dental flipper on shift teeth?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Remove your prosthesis before bed, gently brush ( no toothpaste), then place into denture cleaner over night.

Question 6

can teeth move more whilst eating or during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Teeth that move?: Teeth are not like steel posts in concrete ; can move slightly but should return to their normal position. They should not move substantially while eating or during sleep. Over long periods of time, generally months to years they can drift if other teeth are missing, have severe periodontal disease or post ortho without a retainer. Habits such as bruxism (day or night) increase chance of drifting.

Question 7

how to tell why i clench my teeth while i'm sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Bruxism: If you grind or clench your teeth chronically, you may notice erosion on the surfaces of your teeth. In addition you may pain, discomfort, or stiffness in moving your jaw. It is recommended you consult a sleep medicine specialist as bruxism may point to an underlying medical issue, such as sleep apnea, especially if you snore, have excessive daytime sleepiness as well as other symptoms.

Question 8

is biting teeth together during your sleep bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Grinding teeth: You need to wear a nightguard that can be made by a dentist and also be evaluated for any other problems that could be causing this.  Women tend to grind their teeth more at night and this poses a problem because it could cause tooth fracture or tooth loss.  See your dentist as soon as possible.

Question 9

sometimes my lower 4 front teeth click. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Click?: Without seeing you it is hard to know exactly what you mean and when this occurs or what causes it to occur.

Make an appointment with your dentist to determine exactly what is "going on" and determine the appropriate treatment.

Question 10

how do i keep myself from clenching my teeth in my sleep?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation technique: First, try to do some type of relaxation prior to going to bed as night time teeth clenching is often(but not always) a subconscious release of daily tension and stress).  Try not to do work, or read an intense story or even watch the news before going to bed because that additional stress can set off your clenching episodes.   

Also, see a dentist for a custom made mouth guard

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How to treat clenching and jaw clicking during sleep after the extraction of infected wisdom tooth? it's severely painful

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My husband has been doing a loud clicking noise when sleeping, it looks like he is swallowing saliva because i see his mouth move ,what could it be ?

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What can cause pain in teeth after sleep?

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Is grinding your teeth during sleep an issue?

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Does sleeping with dental flipper on shift teeth?

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Can teeth move more whilst eating or during sleep?

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How to tell why i clench my teeth while i'm sleeping?

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Is biting teeth together during your sleep bad for you?

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Sometimes my lower 4 front teeth click. is this normal?

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How do i keep myself from clenching my teeth in my sleep?

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