Occlusion – which teeth should meet?
I suspect I'm suffering from TMD and am wondering if it's normal that when I clench my teeth, I only feel pressure on my back and front teeth. My back molars don't seem to be making contact.
I suspect I'm suffering from TMD and am wondering if it's normal that when I clench my teeth, I only feel pressure on my back and front teeth. My back molars don't seem to be making contact.
A dentist told me today that I'm a bit of a grinder. My lower incisors are worn down, and there are teeth marks on the edges of my tongue. I can't believe it How can I check this myself and independently?
Do any of you also have jaw pain, teeth grinding, bruxism? Neck pain,… I also often get dizzy. Does anyone else have this? Dizzy spells? Where everything spins.
Dear community, A few years ago, a neurologist suspected I was suffering from nocturnal epileptic seizures when he saw injuries to the edge of my tongue. He described them as "significant bite injuries." I have no other symptoms, including muscle soreness and headaches. However, I was given a confirmed diagnosis of "absence epilepsy." I had…
When you grind your teeth together consciously, not subconsciously, because it feels good somehow.
I have a large swelling behind my left ear. Naturally, I went to the doctor, and he said it was caused by teeth grinding. So I've taken every possible approach, including splints, physiotherapy, and heat. The question is, can this swelling be removed? It bothers me visually, and people constantly ask what it is.
Hello, I have a big problem. I grind my teeth all day long and can't control it. I've been doing it for about three years, but it's getting worse. This is the second time in a month that I've bitten out part of a tooth, and I'm really starting to get frustrated. I don't know…
A splint only protects the teeth. Can you get rid of bruxism?
I wear a splint, but it's somehow bothering me when I fall asleep. Can you tell if you've worn down your teeth from clenching and grinding them? If so, how? Can you see it, or can you feel it? Does it become scratchier in those areas? If I can't see or feel anything, does that…
Is it harmful to your teeth if you occasionally keep them together while speaking? Will they wear down? Because I'm playing a role where I want to keep my teeth together while speaking to make it sound more authentic.