Bruxism
That’s right. It’s a medical term for the condition when you unconsciously grind your teeth against other teeth. They say it’s due to stress–your subconscious telling you to slow things down a bit.
I have bruxism–so when the dentist happened to check on my teeth again, after a filling, I was reminded to get myself a mouthguard–to prevent the further thinning of my two lower incisors which suffered the brunt of my toothgrinding all this time. And got the mouthguard I did…I started to wear it, feeling like Manny Pacquiao ready for a fight. It’s really inconvenient to wear especially for someone who never wore any brace or retainer. But has to get used to it, lest I get a false teeth just because of this inane condition.
July 13, 2009 at 6:28 am
Hi Ron,
There are cures for Bruxism. (Blatant plug alert!!)… No More Teeth Guard reviews some of the best. (Blatant plug over) I used to be a chronic teeth grinder and was told there was no cure. RUBBISH, there is. I’ve been bruxism free for over a year now, and fingers crossed there is no sign of a return.
Good luck
J…
July 13, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Hi James,
Thanks for your comment. Though I still wonder what that cure is…
Ron