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Question: Grindding teeth at sleep because of Anxiety disordeR?ever since i was diagnosed with anxiety disorder i notice my jaw clicks alot when i turn my head side ways with my mouth open. so i asked my doctor he said it was because of the anxiety i grind my teeth at nite and now i get real bad pain on my upper side from the back of my neck and uncomterble feeling and the side's of my head kinda like a head ache but not as intesnse the doctor told me too were a mouth guard but he told me alot of things too doo 2 get 1 from a dentist is thier anothier way too stop grinding teeth? will tea that relax's me prevent me from grinding my teeth? or does anxiety disorder medication work best?
Answer: You have TMJ Disfunction which is usually from stress and clenching of teeth that affects your jaw. The pain is from the muscle tension in your jaw and how it affects all the other muscles in your neck and head.Learn how to relax before going to bed, massage your jaw gently by the joint (by your ear lobe), gently opening it and closing it. Deep, slow breathing relaxes you too. Take a nice bath, drink some non-caffineated tea like cammomile. Lavender oil drops on your pillow help to relax you before bed. Don't be on the computer or watch TV right before bed either, that can cause tension.The night guard is a good idea too to help prevent damage to your teeth.
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