Teeth Grinding Help!?

Ever since I started college I began grinding my teeth. I have a night guard from the dentist, but it broke. I can still use it because of the medal things sticking out to make it stay in my mouth. The only problem is it is in two peices and there is a hole when I wear it. Can you loose teeth when you grind and do they ever grow back after they are gone or chipped off?


Thanks!

Teeth Grinding Help!?
No, after teeth have been ground down, you are stuck with them. I had some porcelain crowns put over eight of my teeth


and two teeth were ground down so small that the crowns kept coming off. You would be better off having your dentist make you another night guard, perhaps a little thicker this time so you won't break it. The ones in the drug stores and big box stores are really flimsy compared to the ones that a dentist can make for you, plus the night guards are made by a dentist's laboratory especially to fit your teeth, which might make the night guard more comfortable for you. I used to grind my teeth really bad, but now I take medication at night to relax me and I no longer grind my teeth, or at least no where as badly as I used to do. A damaged, chipped, or tooth damaged from clenching your jaws or night grinding need to be repaired by a reliable dentist. These kinds of problems do not go away on their own. And yes, I also have a TMJ problem, as well.


Good luck to you!! :-)
Reply:I do the same...you can get a new night guard from a drugstore...they do the same thing at a fraction of the cost, or so I heard.
Reply:do not listen to the first answerer. Dental guards are especially made so the person does not choke to death. You can get another, although you may want to focus on why your grinding your teeth. Possibly a tmj issue?



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