How do i stop my teeth grinding without using a night guard?

Orthopedic Dentist: The cause of grinding is rarely correctly treated. Most dentist make a bite appliance for you to wear to keep from grinding away the teeth. This is only treating the symptom and not the cause. The usual cause is the roof of your mouth (palate) is too narrow in comparison to the lower jaw. The muscles not finding their home position keep searching = bruxism results.

Very difficult: A properly professionally fitted night guard is your best bet. Store bought varities, especiallly the soft variety can worsen the situation.

Make sure you: Have been check and rule out you do not have sleep apnea, second try to reduce stress in your life with some meditation and exercise.

Stop stressing: Grinding usually happens due to many factors such as stress. Most patient grind at night unless you stop stressing, it is going to be very hard not to use night guard once you are sleeoing, you do not have control.