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February 09, 2005
Grinding...and I'm Not Talking Coffee
I went to the dentist today and found out that I have a cracked tooth. Ouch. I also found out that the crack was caused by my teeth grinding, which I do when I sleep. I need a mouthguard, but my insurance doesn't cover it, so I'm either going to have to cough up several hundred dollars or deal with eroding and cracking teeth. Not really a tough choice.
If that wasn't enough, my dental hygienist told me that I don't floss enough. Hey now, that's just rubbing salt in the wound.
Posted by Tania at February 9, 2005 07:18 PM
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ouch! sorry to hear about your tooth. all the best though.
letti
Posted by: letti at February 9, 2005 09:27 PM
You can buy one "off the rack" for much, much less. I got one at www.toothpillow.com (I think...that's the name of the product, at least) for about $20.
You heat it up to fit your mouth. Works great and is fairly comfortable!
Good luck!!
Posted by: heidi at February 10, 2005 12:55 AM
I do that too; it's starting to affect my hearing. Bleh.
Posted by: meghan at February 11, 2005 04:21 PM
Like Heidi suggested, there are inexpensive mouthguards for sports.
My mom used one as she also grinds her teeth in her sleep during stressful times.
I don't think they are quite as comfortable (as if wearing a mouthguard could ever be comfortable) though.
Good luck.
Posted by: Carrie at February 12, 2005 01:48 AM
