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Re: IR and teeth clenchingFrom: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 21 Jun 2002 22:40:29 -0500 (CDT)
At Fri, 21 Jun 2002, Dona wrote: > >Hi everyone, >Its been a while since I posted but have been reading the board... I >just thought I would comment on the grinding and clenching problems... >I am a Registered Dental Assistant for 14 yeas. I have never heard of >IR being linked or related .I asked my boss today about this and he has >never heard of this being related eigther.Although STRESS is the number >one cause of teeth grinding and clenching and dealing with a serious >illness such as PCOS on a day to day basis can get you very stressed out >...(that is part of why I have not been posting!). Usually it is done >in your sleep or even while awake with some of us ... you should notice >that this subsides when on vacation or when you put your worries aside >(or have found out your IR and PCOS is getting better).We recommend >Biofeedback and stress management to our patients with TMD problems. >(btw TMJ stands for temporal mandibular Joint... TMD is what is caused >by grinding and clenching which is temporal mandibular disorder or the >wear on your jaw joint and teeth). If you are noticing any jaw pain or >headaches please consult your dentist about getting a night gaurd... >this can help save your jaw and teeth.Unfortunately not many dental >insurances pay for these but they are well worth the 500.00+ price tag. >Anyhow if anyone can forward me a link to a study on PCOS and TMD I >would appreciate it... but I dont think there is one. >Dona >
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