tooth pain from clenching
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:32 pm
i just got bottom braces put on less than a week ago (top have been on for about 2 months). i've noticed in the last couple of weeks, especially since getting bottom braces, that i wake up with certain teeth hurting due to clenching at night. i also notice that i clench during the day. i read some posts on this saying that it's due to my teeth moving that i'm clenching, but is there a chance that i will wear down my enamel before the braces come off (i've got about 2 1/2 years left)? does it get better with time, or does the clenching and pain keep on throughout treatment? i'm thinking of asking my ortho about this, but i was just there less than a week ago and i dont know if i should wait till my next appointment, or if i should call if the pain keeps up? usually after a few minutes in the morning the pain goes away but this evening a different tooth was really sore whenever i bite down... does anyone else have similar problems?