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Clenching with elastics
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 2:48 pm
by desertd
Got Class II elastics a couple of weeks ago and I have found myself clenching my teeth more. Has anyone else done that? Is this something to be worried about?
Re: Clenching with elastics
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:23 am
by Nabba786r
I think I have the same issue I feel like I clench more but I’m not 100% if that makes sense but I do grind I think what elastics do you have to start with the light ones
Re: Clenching with elastics
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:37 am
by desertd
I actually got started on medium ones (Mountain Gorilla).
Re: Clenching with elastics
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:59 am
by djspeece
It would be something to bring up with your ortho at the next visit. He/she will want to know if you are having any pain, and when (e.g., upon arising in the morning). I think I may have clenched a bit more when I first got elastics, at least at first. I don't recall it being any special problem. Best of luck to you.
Re: Clenching with elastics
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:58 am
by Mbodoin
I’ve had my class II elastics for about 6 weeks now. For the first 3 weeks or so I felt myself pulling my jaw forward, I guess that was my way of my mouth getting used to them.i don’t notice myself doing that anymore.