I've recently had a mouthful of work done (not dentures), 6 root canals, three or four crowns and numerous fillings. I also recently had my lower incisors removed and a bridge installed (well, installed isn't quite the right word) that had a problem that is being addressed (free, long story).
Since I got the bridge I have developed teeth grinding. The problem is I don't do it at night while sleeping but during the day.
A couple of days ago I had to go in to have the permanent crown put in. While there I mentioned the grinding situation to the dentist and asked what to do. Of course an anti-grinding appliance is not a solution, I knew that already and was hoping she (the dentist) what could be possibly done.
The dentist was a young girl who I thought was just out of her residency. She kinda blew me off with a superior smile and informed me that there was nothing that could be done for daytime grinding.
My hope someone has had the same situation and has had the good a satisfactory solution given them. The problem, of course is a full appliance would have to be removed any time one wanted to eat or drink.
So I hope someone can help me with something more than a shrug, smile and a cursory auf wiedersehen baby.
Thanks for any help, Robert
Since I got the bridge I have developed teeth grinding. The problem is I don't do it at night while sleeping but during the day.
A couple of days ago I had to go in to have the permanent crown put in. While there I mentioned the grinding situation to the dentist and asked what to do. Of course an anti-grinding appliance is not a solution, I knew that already and was hoping she (the dentist) what could be possibly done.
The dentist was a young girl who I thought was just out of her residency. She kinda blew me off with a superior smile and informed me that there was nothing that could be done for daytime grinding.
My hope someone has had the same situation and has had the good a satisfactory solution given them. The problem, of course is a full appliance would have to be removed any time one wanted to eat or drink.
So I hope someone can help me with something more than a shrug, smile and a cursory auf wiedersehen baby.
Thanks for any help, Robert