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Again, welcome back and I hope that you are healing every day.
I read in a book by Dr Goddard,DDS, TMD Clinic UCSF that biofeedback is ineffective for clenching during sleep .He also noted that biofeedback programs used during sleep (e.g. Bruxcare)were ineffective once stopped.
Am I correct in assuming that biofeedback lessens the stress "internalized" and therefore decreases episodes of clenching during sleep?
What about the TM muscle memory?
In Reply to: Dr Stoll?Biofeedback for TMD clenching during sleep posted by cynthia [1282.741] on February 21, 2004 at 21:34:28:
Hi, Cynthia.
In my opinion, Dr Goddard has a very superficial understanding of biofeedback AND TMD. Give him time: he is in the right place to learn more.
Walt
In Reply to: Dr Stoll?Biofeedback for TMD clenching during sleep posted by cynthia [1282.741] on February 21, 2004 at 21:34:28:
Hi there, just wanted to let you know about my own experiences with Grind Alert. You know it's really weird but I used the Grind Alert and it keep track of how many times you clenched/grinded throughout the night. When I first used it it was always a pretty high number and I woke up semi-often during the night to the beeping (during grinding). After using it for a couple months I'll tell you flat out the number is rarely anything other than zero, even after I don't use it for a few nights in a row.
I would also mention that although my grinding has stopped I think I create some sort of pressure in my mouth when I sleep, which created some discomfort, but with meditation I think I have hopefully mastered my tension for good...
In Reply to: I used Grind Alert posted by Jim [1499.4] on February 22, 2004 at 19:36:34:
Thanks, Jim.
I was unaware of this device.
Walt
In Reply to: I used Grind Alert posted by Jim [1499.4] on February 22, 2004 at 19:36:34:
I clench my teeth at night but do not grind (I wear a nightguard.) I would like to get a device like Grind Alert, but it sounds like it doesn't work on clenching if you still feel pressure - is that so?
In Reply to: Re: I used Grind Alert posted by W [1285.944] on February 23, 2004 at 07:43:18:
Hi, sorry I'm not exactly sure of your question...but it does work on clenching. In fact I would say it works better on clenching than grinding. The way it can tell you are grinding is if your temporal muscles move/are tight.
In Reply to: Re: I used Grind Alert posted by Jim [1499.4] on February 23, 2004 at 12:38:56:
Thank you - sorry I wasn't very clear. It sounds like the Grind Alert is something I should use instead of the mouthguard which protects my teeth but does nothing in the way of stopping the clenching habit.
In Reply to: Re: I used Grind Alert posted by W [1285.944] on February 23, 2004 at 13:31:17:
TOo bad you can't look at any of my previous posts but to make a long story short: you don't think it will happen to you but it will...I used the mouthguard alone for about 7 years and developed AWFUL headaches (couldn't do anything else). Finally I had to take to Grind Alert and meditation. (note: not medication!)
In Reply to: Re: I used Grind Alert posted by Jim [1499.4] on February 23, 2004 at 14:40:59:
To get those horrible headaches you must have clenched with all your might. I'm glad you kicked the habit - it must be a real relief.
I don't get headaches or pain (at least not yet) -- but I know I clench when I sleep and need to stop it now before it becomes a problem. I wonder if a pressure point facial massage would be a good idea before bedtime. I think the grind alert would be a great behavior modification technique - sort of like those stay-dry alarms for children, which are very effective.
It's great that you found a technique that worked so well for you! I'm going to look for it on the internet.
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