How can I stop grinding my teeth?

Carly

Looking for some advice from anyone who has dealt with this or something similar. I just got my wisdom teeth out today and I grind my teeth at night and clench my jaw. I also notice that I suck on my cheeks sometimes. How can I avoid this while my jaws are healing?? I'm so nervous about getting lock jaw or getting a dry socket!

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Get a night guard! Talk to your dentist about getting one molded to your mouth for comfort! In the mean time try to relax before bed!

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B • Feb 6, 2020
Could you possibly cut the end off?? Jsut for a bit until you can get a new one?

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Carly • Feb 6, 2020
I'm gonna get a new one after everything heals up but I'm worried about causing more pain in the meantime

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Carly • Feb 6, 2020
I have a night guard already but I can't wear it while I'm healing and it wont for because it used to be molded around my wisdom teeth 😓