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Tooth Grinding

  • 01-02-2014 4:28pm
    #1
    usernamegoes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭


    I am going to see my dentist next week for a check up and to discuss a particular issue I am having regarding grinding and swing my jaw from side to side.

    It started about 2 months ago and I do it all day and I assume all night too. the grinding is mainly concentrated on the righthand top 2nd molar, to the point were I have worn down the back surface of the tooth. I so also grind on other teeth too, but not as often.

    The jaw swinging can be quite painful and an audible click can be heard.

    Originally I thought this was a medical issue as it presented at the same time as cramps in my legs and restless leg. My GP refereed me for leg scans and told me to see a dentist re the dental issue.

    I have cut out caffeine to see if there's an effect; none. I am not stressed, but have monitored the grinding during times or higher and lower stress with no noticeable effect.

    Google seems to only present possible diagnosis if you do it at night only and all the treatment seems to be is a guard. Is the causes of night and day grinding the same, are there treatments that can stop the cause of the grinding rather than just stop the damage to the teeth as the pain can be quite bad and rather address that!

    Obviously, my dentist will be able to advise more, but any ideas on what it could be?

    Thanks,

    R


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  • #2
    usernamegoes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭usernamegoes


    My dentist ran through some issues, but believes wisdom teeth might be the cause. He is suggesting having them out as they may be disrupting my bite. Does this sound realistic or is a second opinion recommended?

    In terms of cost, I tried to call Laya tonight to see if they cover extractions of wisdom teeth, but didn't get to speak to Laya. Can anyone advise on this? The dentist will do one tooth in the office and then said he would refer me on for the others? Why would he do this? He said the one in the office would cost about €150, but didn't mention the cost of the others.


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