How can you stop your teeth from rotting from the inside out?

How do I stop clenching my teeth?

• I really don't know if I've been doing this for a while (I'm guessing not) but lately I've been noticing I've been clenching my teeth. It's at any time, during the day or night (I became really aware the other night). I figure if I do it during the day, then I'm sure I do at night. I don't "grind" my teeth- I hope I have the correct Definition for "grinding teeth". Anyways, I've had a LOT done on my teeth (recently). From all four wisdom teeth being pulled out, root canal, fillings, and I need a crown and more fillings, so maybe I'm just nervous...? How do I stop clenching my teeth though?

• Answer:

  You need to get it taken care of, as it can be the cause of TMJ. I developed TMJ from clenching/grinding. I just went to the dentist recently and had a nightguard made to stop me from clenching and grinding my teeth. If you can't afford/get a nightguard, I read that you can get one of the mouthguards that football players wear, and wear that instead of getting a nightguard. Hope that helps, at least a little bit!