tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post1986110001188654902..comments2008-01-17T21:08:10.721-05:00karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-88934376665642342882008-01-17T21:08:00.000-05:002008-01-17T21:08:00.000-05:002008-01-17T21:08:00.000-05:00

Hi Karla; mind if I ask Leslie a question?Leslie, my 7-year-old daughter grinds her teeth in her sleep? What stress could she be dealing with? Her dentist says she'll probably grow out of it, but could this be a sign of something serious, some sort of trauma she's experiencing? I'm seriously concerned.Hope you come back and see this.

Queenyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08896136321278702128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-75684623754732019902008-01-17T19:03:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:03:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:03:00.000-05:00

Karla, I'm a dental hygienist and as several other posters pointed out, grinding or clenching of the teeth is just the way some people deal with everyday stresses.....some bite their nails, some twirl their hair and some, like you and I, grind their teeth. Your dentist can make you a hard plastic night guard to wear when you sleep, then you are grinding on plastic rather than tooth structure.

leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-57021512143471122812008-01-17T10:13:00.000-05:002008-01-17T10:13:00.000-05:002008-01-17T10:13:00.000-05:00

Hey Chiquits,This same scenario happened to me a few years ago. I'm a worrier by nature and that may have something to do with it, but it may also just be that you grind your teeth, period. As some commenters above have said, it's common. The dentist made a mold and fitted me with a soft bite plate I wear when I'm a bit stressed and start grinding again - but that doesn't happen often anymore. It

Jen & Co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07163684394272970251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-25645335346650768332008-01-17T02:58:00.000-05:002008-01-17T02:58:00.000-05:002008-01-17T02:58:00.000-05:00

karla,all i can give you right now is a (hug).it sounds almost rude seeing that i only "know" you though your blog. but i have been worried about youi really like what karen said. "its ok not to be ok" getting some help, will be hard. i have always found that the first few appt truly suck... it is like cleaing raw wounds...but then it start to get easier.you will be in my prayers.above all karla,

uumommanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-67121757102983475092008-01-17T00:04:00.000-05:002008-01-17T00:04:00.000-05:002008-01-17T00:04:00.000-05:00

While I totally agree that teeth grinding is not a complete indicator of needing some "help" I do believe that when we begin to wonder often if we need help, we usually do. I've been reading your blog a long time. You remind me a bit of a younger me. I used to worry my silly over my husband and children. I tried so very hard to be ok even when there was a little voice in my head telling me that I

Poppyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05923400820390663172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-72564873030227689092008-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:002008-01-16T23:59:00.000-05:00

Honey, don't you worry. Your dentist failed to tell you the name of the condition, bruxism, or grinding of the teeth. It is very common, and most people get a night guard to sleep with which prevents further damage (you can get a cheap hockey one from most pharmacies). It is often caused by everyday stresses both great and small. Me included - and I don't have any great stresses in my life.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-76661030163373713442008-01-16T21:36:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:36:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:36:00.000-05:00

I agree with the person who said that it's okay to not be okay. It must be hard to find time to take care of yourself when you're a mom. You'll be fine!

Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04874103380555760229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-39256367163652796372008-01-16T21:07:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:07:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:07:00.000-05:00

While it's certainly possible you would benefit from professional help (and who wouldn't?) plenty of people who are really just fine grind their teeth. That said, therapy is awesome. If you find the right therapist. Sorry you got a proselytizing comment!

Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01720065905801369495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-29354580488679563392008-01-16T20:48:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:48:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:48:00.000-05:00

It's scary when you think you are okay and then you realize that maybe you're not. When you first lose a child you expect to be all messed up, but then after a while you think that you should be better. If you can't tell, I've been there. More than a year after my son passed away I realized that I was severly depressed and had to do something about it. I was sitting in the doctor's office and

Heddahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10092579992277542694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-10547284039464269322008-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:12:00.000-05:00

Please go to www.joycemeyer.org and take time to listen to her messages. Your healing will start then Karla.Stay blessed,Agi from Amsterdam

Agi from Amsterdamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-49335297184007135132008-01-16T16:06:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:06:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:06:00.000-05:00

Karla,First off, grinding your teeth is fairly common; so I don't think it's a major signal that you're crazy or anything. I also think it's really brave of you to talk about stuff like this on your blog and your so honest and eloquent in how you write everything. I think it's totally fine and so strong of you to admit to yourself that you may not be o.k. It's so hard to look upon yourself, and

JT, Carly, Boston, and Snuggleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162076588586898679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-6397817079727065592008-01-16T15:29:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:29:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:29:00.000-05:00

Woah, I totally grind my teeth too. Do you think it really is a sign of something more serious, or perhaps a reaction to stress and exhaustion?

naechstehaltestellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09632041614069213702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-91405819107199820022008-01-16T15:28:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:28:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:28:00.000-05:00

Oh, sweetie.I am glad that you have recognized that maybe you are not OK (If that is the case).I'm praying that you feel better, and use whatever means necessary to get there :)

Angellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04084789720358907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-91585029336802955092008-01-16T15:22:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:22:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:22:00.000-05:00

I can't say I've been there bc I don't know where you are but I can say I've said the things you've said. Go see a Dr, help yourself, you & your family DESERVE all the happiness life offers.

JLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-43724845714729919912008-01-16T15:11:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:11:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:11:00.000-05:00

I love you baby!Love Mark

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-80508733981788143802008-01-16T13:35:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:35:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:35:00.000-05:00

Of course if you're heart is telling you that you need to get some help, then you should do it - it's the most important thing for you and your whole family. Just keep in mind that you may have been grinding your teeth for a long time and no one ever pointed it out. I clench my teeth in my sleep, too, and a dentist pointed it out to me in university. Apparently I do it all the time, but even

Fawnhttp://fawnahareo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-23411023916466813132008-01-16T13:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:10:00.000-05:00

I haven't been to the dentist for awhile either, but I have noticed that I seem to be clenching my jaw alot lately. And furrowing my brow. I've wondered the same thing as you - that perhaps there's something that the muscles in my face are trying to tell me.It's brave of you to admit this on your blog, Karla. I hope that you find a way to deal with what's on your heart. You've been through

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975795000759157299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-41279827218376618202008-01-16T12:58:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:58:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:58:00.000-05:00

I don't know what to say, just maybe it's okay to not be okay - and if your body has been helping you process stuff, thank it and take care of it - and all of you.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09390898429089863816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-8271075630423565742008-01-16T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:57:00.000-05:00

Get the help you need Karla. We will be here supporting you. I'll be thinking of you.

Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00977781470147646616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-47391376656709857822008-01-16T11:44:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:44:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:44:00.000-05:00

You are in my thoughts. I don't know what else to say. But you're in my thoughts.

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