Posts Tagged ‘teeth grinding’

What are possible treatments for grinding teeth problem?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hi I grind my teeth (bottom row) at night and my dentist has told me the only treatment is dentures or teeth implants can you please let me know if there is any other treatment such as crowns or veneers. I am an extremely nervous patient. I thank you in advance for your help. 

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

Best option for tooth grinding problem

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
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Hi I have a tooth grinding problem which has cracked a bottom tooth. My dentist has repaired this twice with a small filling but it keeps coming off. I went to my practice last week (met a new dentist) who suggested having a veneer which was ‘really tough’ and would not come off. I was quoted £700. However, my previous dentist said a veneer would not hold and he wouldn’t sell me one, he suggested a night guard £400, but I am not convinced I ‘grind’ at night I think it is when I chew food. My dentist raised the height of a rear filling to stop me grinding and now I am having trouble chewing food. I therefore have three expensive options (veneer, night guard or constant fillings) and have no idea what to opt for. Can anyone help? Regards

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

My bottom row of teeth is touches the inside row of teeth advice

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
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Hi, Ive recently been to the dentist and have always had good teeth with no pain or alignment issues. But during my last visit my dentist said that my bottom row of teeth is making contact with the inside of my top row of teeth at the front. There has been some minor wear and my dentist says over time it will get to the point where the top teeth could break. Is there any treatment that is available for me and is it at all likely that my teeth could break over time? Thank you

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

what is the causes of myofascial pain dysfunction sundrome?

Friday, April 3rd, 2009
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What is the causes of myofascial pain dysfunction sundrome? thank you

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

I have venners on my teeth and I grind. Do I need night guard?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009
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I have venners on my front four teeth I grind and clinch in my sleep but I dont know how much? Do I get Nightguard for the top, Bottom, Both, or what? Should the guard be Soft or Hard The Reason I’m asking is because I already spent a great deal on my veneers and whitning and I dont want to spend $800 Dollars on a niteguard.

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Dr Riten Patel The Mulberry 18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Patel

Is there a way o stop grinding? What are the options if crowns cannot be refitted?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009
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Hi, I am in my early 20’s and had 8 porcelain crowns (costing a small fortune!) on my upper front teeth about 4 months ago. The reason for this was mainly cosmetic as I grind my teeth at night and had severely damaged them over the years. My bite is ‘out’ (so I am told) therefore could not have veneers. The problem I have now is after originally adjusting my bite, I am now continuing to grind my teeth at night. I do wear a guard for this but can still notice the edges of the crowns becoming flattened and worry that they will not last me the year! My question is what should I do now? is there a way of putting a stop to my teeth-grinding? how many times can crowns be refitted and what are the options when crowns can not be refitted…false teeth? I would be extremely grateful for your help.

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Headaches and facial pain is due to grinding in my teeth

Sunday, March 29th, 2009
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Hi, I have recently been advised that I am suffering from headaches, and facial pain as a result of grinding my teeth at night, and clenching my jaw when anxious. My dentist advised me that I should purchase a special guard to protect my teeth-but that it would cost me £198. I am a Full time student and cannot afford to buy this at that price. I have been told that if you go via your Dr you can sometimes get this for free, is this true, or is there a cheaper alternative? Please help!

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

My teeth are wearing away I assume because of night grinding. Is there anything dental surgery or wizardry that can help?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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Hello, I am 38 and my teeth (I assume because of night grinding) have been steadily wearing away. They are now all much smaller than they should be which really reflects in my smile. I no longer have incisors as they are the same height as the rest of my teeth. Is there anything dental surgery or wizardry that can help? Many thanks 

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I grind my teeth, which is better? Crown or Implant

Saturday, March 28th, 2009
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Hi there Over about 20 years I have had endless fillings in my lower 5th tooth back from the middle which whilst flossing 2 months ago finally disintigrated leaving enough route apparently for route canal treatment and a crown according to two detists. However the first private dentist advised a dental implant instead of a crown due to the fact I grind my teeth fairly badly and said that a crown wouldn’t last. The NHS dentist which I have just seen knew nothing about implants and simply said she could do route canal and a crown, not really mentioning that it may not last due to grinding. So bearing in mind that I could afford an implant, am I better to just bite the bullet and get an implant done as opposed to a crown which according to the private dentist I may have to replace in a couple of years? Or is the private dentist just after more money? In addition am I better to go to a special centre that specialises in implants or register with a private dentist that does them? Also if I went the route canal and crown route someone said that nowadays they can fit very slim night mouth guards to protect teeth from night grinding and if so is this true because I had one about 20 years ago and felt like a gorilla in bed!! Thanks for your help

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There are hairline cracks in the veneers and crowns on my teeth and the dentist says that it is due to grinding

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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I had veneers and crowns applied to the top 6 of my teeth 5 months ago. My two front teeth are actually crowns. I went in for a cleaning today and the dentist advised me that I have 2 hairline cracks. One on my front (crown) and one on a side veneer. He believes that I’m grinding my teeth at night and that is what caused this. I don’t think I grind my teeth at night. Isn’t it awfully early for me to be already getting cracks in the veneers/crowns? He is replacing both for free but does not know how well they will match the remaining 4 when complete and wants me to start wearing a mouthgard at night.

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