Bruxism - inflamed cheeks / aches

Hi,

I have had inflamed inner cheeks / facial pain for 4 months and my dentist recently said that this was as a result of grinding my teeth at night. He said that this is something that has been going on for a number of years but has just got worse over the last few months. Can the side effects of grinding (i.e. inflammation) just come on suddenly as with me?

He has recommended I wear a night splint to stop the grinding. Will this be enough to stop the swelling / facial aches?

I would appreciate your comments.

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I wear a night guard at night as I do the same thing. I was actually chipping my teeth as well as sometimes biting the inside of my cheeks.

The night guard should help you a lot. It will take a few nights wearing it to get used to it.