Relax, reduce stress: Many people grind their teeth during times of great emotional stress. If there is much going on in your life right now, take a step back and try and relax. Clear your mind of daily disturbances. Meditate, whatever it takes to reduce the stress is your first step. Next see a dentist to make sure the grinding hasn't caused any damage and have a mouth guard made. Muscle relaxers can help temporarily.
Answered 5/1/2014
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Bruxism: Habit control with oral appliance, self physical therapy and breathing exercise during the day. The occurrence of bruxism especially daytime bruxism, appears to be related to periods of emotional or physical stress as well as the anticipation of stress. During the night intraoral appliances, medications and behavioral interventions.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Teeth grinding: You cannot stop grinding your teeth during the night. You do not have any control over this. You can treat it and prevent damage. Some of the things that cause grinding are stress, a bad bite, sleep apnea. See a well trained dentist for an evaluation. You can do serious damage to your teeth by grinding and to your health if you have sleep apnea.
Answered 6/21/2014
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