Bruxism

[[in...]]

So I quit taking Clonazepam 13 days ago. I've suffered from bruxism during daytime for a couple of years now, but it's giving me headaches because the benzo's not there to make me relaxed anymore. I don't want to go to the dentist for this. Do you guys have any solutions or tips? Thanks / I

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[[Cr...]]

I recall seeing mouth guards often being recommended and being of benefit.

Look up Brux Guards. Do you find yourself grinding teeth even when awake?

[[in...]]

@[Cr...] That's the problem. I only have this problem during daytime.

[[Cr...]]

All I was able to find was stuff about biofeedback and doing jaw exercises during the day. Some people even wear their guards while awake. 

There was a reddit thread where several people said magnesium helped with it. Not sure how, but I don't think any of the respondents were going through BW.

Would chewing a large piece of gum at all times help to keep your jaw from staying shut and grinding?

[[in...]]

Chewing gum will make the muscles even more fatigued. I've heard about magnesium as well. But it needs to be some specific kind. I just don't know which one to go for 🙃

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[[Cr...]]

Maybe both? I used magnesium citrate and glycinate in WD and had no issues. Obviously everyone is unique in what they can tolerate but it is at least worth a shot.

Also you don't need to be repeatedly chewing the gum, just having it in your mouth may natural help with clenching.

They say eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day, so you could get a 32 ounce bottle for water (refill once) and sip it often throughout the day to keep your mouth occupied.