clenching and grinding

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#1 Post by **momof1** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:05 pm

Does anyone clench or grind their teeth at night? If yes, what is your ortho doing about it? My ortho says that the trays will protect my teeth. I really don't think the trays protect me, because I still feel pain when i wake up. My teeth are sore and my jaw aches. I bought a soft splint that you can wear over the invisalign tray. Problem is that now that I have to wear elastics, I can't wear the splint.

#2 Post by **avl** » Tue May 20, 2008 5:16 pm

im a power lifter and i grind and bite down HARD all the time...the trays have held up just find..i like having them in for that and i use to grind a bit at night and now i dont. you'll do ok.

#3 Post by **Jamesyeats** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:24 am

I didn't even know you could use elastics with Invisalign! You learn something every day...
I used to be a grinder, but now I wear a removable brace (sort of like a hawley, but with more "bits" on it!), and I find the opposite happening - I sleep with my mouth open and always wake up with it feeling all dry!