How do i stop the grinding of the teeth while i sleep. my dentist no longer accepts my insurance. is there something i put in my teeth or a pill?

Grinding: Most grinding is psychosomatic, so limiting the damage is usually the goal. There are things that can be done to treat damage and improve the bite but a night guard is the least invasive and most consist way to protect the teeth and even jaw joints. One made by a dentist is the best, i would not let your insurance coverage determine your dental health, they decide based only on $ not health.

Bruxism: Night time grinding or clenching can damage your teeth. Find a dentist within your insurance network and inquire about a night guard or orthotic device, if $ is tight, purchase a boil and bite athletic mouth guard a local sporting goods store. It is better than nothing.

Penny wise & pound..: You usually can't do much to stop the bruxism habit but you can do a lot to prevent that habit from damaging your teeth. It's unclear whether stress or sleep problems or both contribute to bruxism. Personally I do find that patients whose daily stress increases tend to suffer more. Even without insurance any money spent to fabricate a night guard will cost you less money in dental bills over time.

No Magic Pill: Grinding is difficult to actually stop... most people do it in their sleep, so they don't even know they are doing it. Many patients don't have dental insurance and they still have dental treatment. Ask your dentist how much your care would cost out of pocket. A bruxism guard is not that expensive. Set your priorities regarding your expenses.