Grinding more?

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#1 Post by ***betty*** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:26 am

I've been wearing my essix retainers nightly for about three months now (upper and lower) and I've always been a tooth grinder - but i find I'm grinding more now!

As well as being a bit stressed at the moment I seem to find the retainers very 'chewy' and seem to be clenching on them a lot in my sleep.

I now have blocked ears and wonder if it's related - though I do also suffer from allergies and find my year round rhinitis worse at this time of year any way and have always been prone to 'itchy' ears at night. I'm using a sterdiod nasal spray but it will take some time to work.

I was told that after about three months I could wear my retainers just four or so nights a week. Anyone else do this?

#2 Post by **Chris** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:52 pm

All I can say is check out

www.splintek.com

I wear it religiously with my retainers on also and I have beat the grinding habit. My jaw joints don't hurt any more and its comfortable to wear. It costs about $40 and you can get it in most drug stores.

#3 Post by ***betty*** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:50 am

Thank you for the reply. I'll see if we have them in the UK.

#4 Post by **Chris** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:00 pm

*betty* wrote:Thank you for the reply. I'll see if we have them in the UK.

You can always order online.