In my sleep, I clench my teeth. It's so bad, that it's caused some gum recession in the back, leaving some roots exposed. Which turns into painful reactions to hot and cold foods.
I sleep with a bottom mouth guard (calling today to see if they make top ones) and the dentist desensitizes those areas every 6 months (f-ing hurts when he does).
So I was wondering if any of you have that problem and have any other suggestions???? Because I'm hurting.... I don't know how to make myself just stop doing it, since I'm sleeping. While I'm awake, I've very aware to keep my teeth slightly apart, it's totally a whilst I sleep problem.
Also, for those of you with teeth sensitivity, are there actually dentists that focus on sensitive teeth? I went to my dentist yesterday (usually I see the same hygienist who is over all good, but she was out unexpectedly, so I got the dentist himself cleaning my teeth) and it was so ridiculously painful. And I brush, floss, and mouthwash regularly. After 24 hours I can finally chew soft foods again, and I spent half of last night crying from the pain, and overall I take good care of my teeth. My boyfriend was furious and said I wasn't going back to the dentist ever again, and he said there are some dentists who use rubber tipped instruments and do other things so it doesn't hurt for a routine cleaning. So I'm wondering if that's true??
Thanks