Question 1

what kind of doctor sees somebody for bruxism?

Accepted Answer

A dentist: Bruxism is the grinding together of the teeth at night during sleep.  It can wear off the enamel and lead to a loss of teeth.  Your dentist can fashion a night prosthesis to stop the wearing down so your teeth will be protected.

Question 2

i have headaches due to bruxism! do i have to see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a dentist...: A dentist who likes to treat TMJ disorders (tmd) is likely your best bet for solutions... Medicines can help you feel better initially; special appliances, and potential small alterations to your bite through a combo of equilibration/restorations/orthodontics could give you longer lasting health and stability... We sometimes also work in conjunction with physical therapists and chiropractors...

Question 3

i have headaches in the morning, toothaches, neck pain, and occasional numbness in right arm. i also have a history of sleep apnea, bruxism, and disk bulges under tx. which doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

Multiple problems: With your medical problems-see your md. This may be a major problem. The toothache and bruxism is secondary to the medical problems. Once those are checked, then check with dentist for checkup. Be sure they know your history, meds, inr. Headaches may be from bruxing/tmj but may be systemic. Check with primary care for referrals. After that you may need a dentist who takes care of medically complex.

Question 4

i have bruxism but my doctor refuses to do anything. what meds help?

Accepted Answer

Bruxism: While there are some medication that reduce sleep bruxism (gabapentin, clonadine, clonazepam), there are side effects associated with them. The least invasive treatment would be to get an oral appliance from a dentist trained to make them well.

Question 5

several visits to chiro this yr, now monthly. cerv. neck crunching continues, bruxism,tinnitus, nerve pinch/nausea. doc again or continue chiropractic?

Accepted Answer

Doc again!: the symptoms that you mention should be avaluated by an Internist/Neurologist

Question 6

what ways can i stop my bruxism? my head, teeth, ears & jaw hurt all at once and doctors keep telling me it's my anxiety but i know it's not

Accepted Answer

Consultation: While anxiety is often a contributing element in chronic bruxism, there are many other factors as well. You will need a detailed evaluation by a dentist experienced in TMJ dysfunction to come up with a solution for this.

Question 7

what to do if i'm experiencing frequent tightness at shoulder, neck and head. headache and teeth grinding. doctor say nothing to worry. help!?

Accepted Answer

Oral Facial Pain: There is no common reason for chronic pain symptoms you have. The two sources are primary pain etiology or what is called heterotropic pain referred from the source to where you experience the pain. The is a growing specialty in dentistry called orofacial pain that is well trained in the diagnosis and treatment of complex head and neck pain. This type of dentist can help you.

Question 8

i am a 56 yr old male.  i was prescribed alprazolam for my panic attacks many years ago.  due to lack of insurance, now sympotami horrible sleep, sweating, pacing, teeth grinding, losing close relationships i need help find a doc or tx. center in my area

Accepted Answer

Coming : Coming off benzodiazepines is dangerous because withdrawal can include unstable vital signs and seizures.  You need to be seen and assessed.  Depending on how long you have been off of the alprazolam, you may be done with the withdrawal.  If so, there are other safer medications for panic attacks that are nonaddictive so you won't go through this again.  Please be seen medically so that you can safely taper the Alprazolam and then hopefully switch to a non-addictive medication.  There are free mental health clinics that can help you as well.

Question 9

kids grinding teeth while sleeping in the night#nqlu i have two kids, 5 and 3 year old. older is a girl and younger is boy. they both grind teeth while sleeping in the night.
i thought they are having germs in the stomach so had them checked up by doctor

Accepted Answer

It : It is not uncommon for children to grind their teeth.  They typically will outgrow the problem.  At that age there is no recommended treatment.

Question 10

what kind of doctor should i see for muscularskeletal pain?

Accepted Answer

Physiatrist: Any primary care doctor can field this problem, but i think a good physiatrist (physical med doctor) could be helpful.

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I have headaches in the morning, toothaches, neck pain, and occasional numbness in right arm. i also have a history of sleep apnea, bruxism, and disk bulges under tx. which doctor should i see?

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I have bruxism but my doctor refuses to do anything. what meds help?

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Several visits to chiro this yr, now monthly. cerv. neck crunching continues, bruxism,tinnitus, nerve pinch/nausea. doc again or continue chiropractic?

A member asked:

What ways can i stop my bruxism? my head, teeth, ears & jaw hurt all at once and doctors keep telling me it's my anxiety but i know it's not

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What to do if i'm experiencing frequent tightness at shoulder, neck and head. headache and teeth grinding. doctor say nothing to worry. help!?

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I am a 56 yr old male. i was prescribed alprazolam for my panic attacks many years ago. due to lack of insurance, now sympotami horrible sleep, sweating, pacing, teeth grinding, losing close relationships i need help find a doc or tx. center in my area

A member asked:

Kids grinding teeth while sleeping in the night#nqlu i have two kids, 5 and 3 year old. older is a girl and younger is boy. they both grind teeth while sleeping in the night. i thought they are having germs in the stomach so had them checked up by doctor

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What kind of doctor should i see for muscularskeletal pain?

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