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Stress induced pain in tooth from grinding. what can i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Nightguard: Find a pankey or dawson trained dentist and they will most likely make you a custom nightguard. This custom appliance may require 3 or 4 additional fittings. A commercial nightguard or a lab created guard, without a great deal of bite equilabration training typically is not very helpful. Many patients bring an old nightguard in and we start from scratch and make an appliance that helps.

Answered 7/31/2012

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Dr. Meng Syn answered

See your dentist...: If a specific tooth takes the brunt of your excessive grinding, a dentist can adjust it so that it's more balanced with the other teeth--like balancing tires. Also he can construct a mouthguard that protects your teeth when you grind. The best thing you can do , if you can, is reduce your stress. Meanwhile, make a conscious effort not to clench by putting your tounge between your teeth.

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