MeedeePlatinumMeedee
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4 yrs, 2 mths ago

Teeth Grinding

Some time ago I mentioned that I was having this issue with teeth grinding and I was damaging my teeth but couldnt afford the $600+ to get the guard that my Dentist said I needed. One of you wonderful beauties mentioned to me that they had the same issue and had gone through the public hospital system. Ive been wanting to investigate this and last week I went to the Dental section of the hospital thats an hours drive from us. They gave me a form with a phone number and told me to call and get on the wait list. I called yesterday and when I explained to the woman want my problem was she made an appointment for me to be seen locally today. The Dentist was awesome and now im waiting for a letter with an appointment time to be fitted for the guard. I cant remember who it was that mentioned this to me but who ever you are thank you so very much. This is a major relief for me. Ive been really worried about the state of my teeth. New i can start to relax.

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  • shaperPlatinumShaper
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    5 mths, 2 wks ago

    I used to grind my teeth,then I started working for a dentist as a receptionist and I told him about it and he made me a guard which I had to use at night and it worked,much to my husbands relief as I used wake him up with my grinding. So do get one and you have a 99% chance it will work. Very few people who did try one that it did not work. Good luck

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  • tulipchaii
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    Tulipchaii
    1 yr, 8 mths ago

    I grind my teeth which leads to other problems such as TMJ. I have tried using a mouth guard yet it is not that affective. X

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  • DarkEnigmaPlatinumDarkEnigma
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    1 yr, 8 mths ago

    I generally grind through my splint in less than a year – private health pays for one every 2 years. Looking into the source of my grinding with my doctor at at the moment.

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  • perthchickPlatinumPerthchick
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    2 yrs, 2 mths ago

    My friend needed a new one made up, another friend’s dog ate it when she was staying over!!!

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  • Mumofbeauty
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    Mumofbeauty
    2 yrs, 2 mths ago

    I had the guard made up for me and it works well. I didn’t have to pay for mine though as it was covered with a health care card

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  • rivetlickerPlatinumRivetlicker
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    2 yrs, 6 mths ago

    It’s all botulinum toxin-A. Botox and Dysport are brands. Botox has more indications as it was the first one on the market.

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  • Frenchy1PlatinumFrenchy1
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    2 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I got my bruxism guard from the dental hospital made by a last year dental student. It was still about $280. I had ground down and cracked a couple of teeth. One got infected through the crack and had to be pulled out. So important to get one ASAP.

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    • RINNY
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      RINNY
      1 yr, 8 mths ago

      @Frenchy – that sounds awful! I have a night guard that I wear for my grinding now and it has helped me so much. I had to have veneers on my teeth to build my teeth back up to their original size.

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  • rivetlickerPlatinumRivetlicker
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    2 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I really wish it was covered by Medicare, but I used to swear by botulinum toxin-A (any brand) injections in the masseter muscles.

    (Haven’t needed that particular muscle injected in a while because the migraine temple injection site helps it, but it’s still an effective treatment that’s better than a mouth guard that mightn’t address pain from TMJ disorder.)

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  • Hayley644PlatinumHayley644
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    2 yrs, 6 mths ago

    I used to grind mine, never realised until I stayed at a friends and she could hear me grinding my teeth in the bedroom next to her, how embarrassing. I don’t think I do it as much now, I’m sure my husband would let me know if I did.

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  • cosmoslynPlatinumCosmoslyn
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    2 yrs, 6 mths ago

    Yay, you! Glad you get it finally! It wasn’t me. BUt I also have a nightguard and they are really helpful.
    I have chipped a few teeth so far.. so not keen on breaking any

    Just remember to wear them tho

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    • kireinaPlatinumKireina
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      2 yrs, 6 mths ago

      Great news, Meedee! I also have a guard which I wear religiously. They’re so important to protect your teeth if you grind them.

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      • Lucy16PlatinumLucy16
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        2 yrs, 6 mths ago

        I desperately need a guard. I’m on Ritalin and it makes me grind my teeth more than my normal!

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      • Frenchy1PlatinumFrenchy1
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        2 yrs, 6 mths ago

        Could you get the dental guard covered by NDIS as your bruxism is a medication side effect?

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