Grinding Teeth

[Guest guest]

> do you have any ideas about the teeth grinding thing?

In addition to Zinc deficiency, you might want to explore:

1--the possibility of a tooth that may be decayed deeply and

getting close to abscessing, often in the initial stages the tooth will

super-erupt and that causes a subconscious grinding in an attempt to

align it with the rest of the teeth, then extreme hypersensitivity will

occur due to widening of the periodontal ligament, and thermal

sensitivity.

2--lack of adequate chewing during the consumption of normal

meals

a--eating in a hurry, for whatever the reason

b--if the foods consumed are over cooked and soft

c--lack of dense, crisp, chewy foods

3--unusual stress, often acute, in the individual's normal daily

routine, like at school, at the job, or in a domestic situation.

4--may be an indication of Potassium deficiency also.

5--or just " oral exploration " , common in kids when they find out

what an incredible and miraculous appendage the lower jaw is.

Dolphi

[Guest guest]

Now that is amazing! Until I read that I never associated it with

dreaming. I have had both types of dreams, my teeth being really loose

and falling out, etc. and the chewing gum thing. I also am pretty sure I

grind my teeth.

I wonder what message the body is trying to give me... us? Whoever

suggested the mouth guard thing, I've been meaning to do that for a few

years now. Maybe now I'll really do it. Also thanks for the suggestion

to boil the mouth guard to get it soft and then mold it to my mouth.

Janice

----Yay, I'm not alone! I just remembered another recurring mouth dream.

That I'm chewing gum and it expands in my mouth and gets sticky, so I try

to

take it out of my mouth, but it's stick to my teeth and the roof of my

mouth. I

have to pull it out of my mouth with my hands, and it's difficult to get

it all

because it stretches as I pull it out. Hmmm. Got Anxiety?

[Guest guest]

Hi

My son is 4yrs Old too and was diagnosed early this year by his SLP with

apraxia. He grinds his teeth too. Initially I thought it was hereditary. But

I was made to understand that they grind in replacement of having to talk. That

keeps their mouth busy. Does your son chew on stuff too? My son is ready to

chew on every toy his jacket etc. Our prayer is they get over it. I tell you,

that grinding gets to me and once I ask him to stop he does but for only a

while.....Just writing to let you know that you are not alone...take care...

Laurie Drago <mick8_7@...> wrote:

Hi for Mic 4 yrs old he grinds his teeth horribly my husband says I do too

especially if Im stressed.Mic starting grinding his teeth last year after

surgery.He does it now all the time if he does not feel good it gets worse like

allergies or an ear infection or a cold.Stress too. In the docs waiting room he

just does it.He hasnt done it today yet but will when he starts to get tired I

truly think its stress related and not apraxia.Just my opinion though.I didnt

know tooth grinding had a different name.My why cant things just stay simple

like otis media is an ear infection who would know that unless your in the

medical field. Laurie