Grinding teeth?

amberrrjade

I've never been one to grind my teeth but for the past three days I keep noticing that I'm grinding my teeth together and it's really killing my gums and my jaw hurts. I also keep waking up in the middle of the night from it as well.

I was also just diagnosed with Strep Throat and having been coughing and sneezing a lot. 

Anything? 

lifesaverz

I have the same problem, I dealt with that before pregnancy as well.  I bought a mouthguard from Target, Dentek brand I think, it was around $20, & it's for the purpose of relieving pain from "bruxism" or clenching at night.  I can't go a ni

3Dewdrops

I'd highly recommend going with a nightguard like the PP.  Grinding your teeth at night can cause fissures in your enamel that may potentially cause tooth chipping later.  So if someone's tooth breaks by "chewing a french fry" or some other i

amberrrjade

Thanks, I'll definitely look into the night guard.