Comments on: What’s A Good Holistic Way To Cure Tmj/teeth Grinding?

By: Solunas

Solunas — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:30:31 +0000

It’s all about tension so I’d recommend a two-pronged approach:
1: Emotional. Look at sources of tension in your life and try to devise ways of putting that tension away before sleeping. Mediation, prayer, a warm bath and visualization all may help
2: Nutritional. Magnesium (mg) is natures muscle relaxer and I’ve also noticed it tends to calm a racing mind or “worry-warts”. I’ve heard of it helping TMJ as well. To effectively absorb mg you need to have sufficient potassium.
You can find a combination supplement of Magnesium/Potassium or try :
- Taking a magnesium supplement with a potassium rich food (like a banana or some cantalope)
- Try adding magnesium-rich and potassium-rich foods to your diet. See links below.
Magnesium Malate is the best form. Mg Taurate and Asparate are OK too. Avoid the cheap Mg Oxide. Check out a good health food/vitamin store.
NOTE: If you’re taking calcium tablets you may want to scale back or stop them all together. Too much calcium creates or emphasizes mg deficiencies. Adding the cheap mineral supplement boron is better for building bone and doesn’t case the problems that calcium supps do.
Good luck and peaceful dreams!

By: JC

JC — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:55:52 +0000

Teeth grinding often occurs as a result of your diet. If you eat lots of foods that have a high level of sugar in them, there is a possibility that your body will respond to the excess level of sugar not broken down by your body’s insulin by grinding your teeth. In children this is especially common, because of their high sugar diet, they often grind their teeth at night. Your tmj might be a result of your teeth grinding, as any excess movement of the jaw in a destructive nature (gum chewing, nail biting, teeth grinding) will cause tmj to come on.
Try to limit the amount of sugar you eat in your diet and watch your mouth movements. If you catch yourself chewing in an excessive manner, biting nails, or making repetitive jaw movements, try to correct them. Best of luck to you, I hope everything turns out ok.

By: Lisa J

Lisa J — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:16 +0000

TMJ problems are complicated as they involve a lot of emotions.
In my experience, kinesiology is the best help you can get as it takes care of the emotions as well. It might take a few sessions.
Acupuncture might also be able to help, but doesn’t take care of the emotions, so the TMJ problems might come back.
All the best to you!
Lisa J