So my current mouth guard from bruxism got a relining by my dentist. The guard is too thick now and opens my mouth more. I haven't slept because my dry mouth is so bad at night that as my mouth is forced more open with appliance my throat drys out even more and I wake up with a dry choking just seconds after dozing off. Any suggestions? Without it my mouth falls open And I'm dry. 😩
I used to have a bite plate that was small and didn't make my mouth open or close any more than it would without the plate. It was maybe 2 millimeters, so thin. Kind of like a tray used for teeth whitening or Invisalign. Maybe a bite plate would be better for you.
Alternatively, you could run a vaporizer or humidifier in your room while you're sleeping.
Edited to change centimeters to millimeters. Centimeters would be pretty big for that purpose, lol.
wal: this description makes me choke without anything in my mouth. Gosh. It's like so many things we take (Rx) or have: one solution leads to another problem. A true conundrum.
Has the dentist or perhaps your GP recommended an anti anxiety drug at night to relax you?
Have a good day.
Sjoldier c3
Sunshine Daydream: unfortunately my jaw locks at night so I have to have splint that pulls it forward in place just a little.
C court : I'm totally open to anxiety meds but my only drawback is that they can often cause dry mouth too right?
You have to tell your dentist what i happening..they can make thinner ones..have to make sure they fit better. Mine does that a bit, and actually, you reminded me I need a new one.
Gursie