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Night guard and weird jaw pressure
Hi! I have habit of severe bruxism which aggravated when my brother passed away 4 months ago
I got a night guard made some time ago but unable to motivate myself to use it
I used for 3 days- every morning i would wake up with tightness n pressure in jaw so i stopped
The guard fits nicely n doesnt feel uncomfortable though
I have a deep bite as per my dentist n thats why it will take time for jaw to align
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Initial discomfort with night guard is normal—use it regularly to allow adaptation. Jaw tightness may reduce in a few days.
If symptoms persist, get the guard adjusted and evaluate for TMJ/muscle issues.
Consider stress management and take an online dental consultation for further guidance.
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You should be used to wear it.. without using it will make all the teeth attrited & sensitive
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use a muscle relaxant for 5 days & along with use the night guard.. use it atleast 8 hrs.. for 1-2 yrs
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if still cannot use consult concerned dentist
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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It takes some time for the night guard to adjust. Nothing to worry keep using it.
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Dr. Sugandha Mishra
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, first of all so sorry to hear about your loss. Night grinding habit is a response to the stress that you're going through.
Treating the cause is the most important treatment than giving you something that will temporarily help you.
I am an Orthodontist who has also specialised in TMJ. If the night guard that you are wearing is a soft splint, I would suggest you to immediately stop wearing it.
Unless you are actively undergoing an Orthodontic treatment for the correction of your deep bite, it's not automatically going to adjust.
Kindly, get another detailed diagnosis done for yourself with a specialist not only a general dentist. And seek ways that may help you get through this tough time in your life, so that your body doesn't take the brunt of it.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Kindly give sometime for the night gaurd to get adapted. Still if issue persists kindly consult with an oral surgeon for further jaw related examination
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