Teeth problems in peri
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Hi ladies,
This is a strange one I didn’t see coming, but Over the last week my teeth have aches in and off and so has my jaw. For some reason I looked closer at my teeth last night and I think one of my top teeth has moved slightly ?? Has anyone else had this happen at all ? I honestly don’t know how long it’s been like it ? It’s just that wasthe first time I noticed it and of course now I’m feeling all anxious and thinking the worst 😢 like . . . OMG is it going to end up sticking out ?? I hate the dentist so this is bad news for me ! I’m praying it won’t get any worse x
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elaine62759 debbie12340
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I've had a nightmare with my teeth the last couple of years and wondered if it was linked to the perimenopause. I've suddenly needed loads of fillings, had root canal treatment, a tooth extraction, jaw pain and sensitive teeth and I'm terrified of the dentist so it not doing my stress levels any good!!! The dentist suggested to me that I might be grinding my teeth in my sleep and if I feel anxious a lot I might be clenching my jaw during the day which might be causing some of the problems. You can get a mouth guard to wear at night which might help. I was also told my jaw pain was TMJ and given jaw exercises to do which seem to have helped and I'm making an effort to relax my jaw during the day as I've realised I do clench it a lot if I'm stressed. How are you holding you jaw as you read this? Do you have your teeth tight together and jaw tight or are your teeth apart and jaw relaxed? Try holding your jaw in both positions and you will notice how much more relaxed you feel if your teeth are apart and you won't be putting so much pressure on them. Hopefully the tooth sticking out is nothing to worry about so try and not get too stressed about it!
debbie12340 elaine62759
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Hi Elaine,
Thank you so much for your reply. I’m sure it’s got a lot to do with Peri 😢 I summoned up the courage (plus a Valium) and went to the dentists today . . . I wanted to have peace of mind ! Well whilst there was nothing wrong with the tooth I went about, after an x Ray I was told I needed a root filing !! So now I’m freaking out because like you I hate going . . It gives me a major stress and anxiety !! I don’t think I clench or grind but maybe I do in my sleep !!! Beginning to wish I hadn’t gone now x
elaine62759 debbie12340
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Hi Debbie
I'm really sorry to hear you need a root canal treatment. When I was told I needed one I didn't think I could go through with it and was going to get sent to a dental hospital to get knocked out to have it done as my fear of dentists was so bad. I decided to join a different dentist as I heard good reports about another local one who specialises in nervous patients and she's brilliant! She's so patient with me and really helps calm me down and she suggested listening to music through headphones while I get the treatment done. I now take an MP3 player and listen to music when getting any dental treatment and just try to pretend that I'm just listening to some songs and nothing bad will happen. It sounds mad but I also take a kids toy called a Tangler which you wind round your fingers to distract my hands rather than lying with them clenched. If your brain is concentrating on other things it won't be as focused on what's happening in your mouth. I'll always dread the dentist too but try and get the treatment done as soon as possible to get it out the way and then you'll be more relaxed. Just think to yourself 'you've done it before so you can do it again!". Good luck for your appointment!!!
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