colorcrazie@excite.com

I forgot to ask if anyone has has any luck in finding snore guards,
either here or via internet? I need a new one, but am pinched
financially right now, can't afford $500 one from dentist.
Thanks!

pcmorton@flash.net (patricia

night guard. It's like a smaller version of the mouth guards worn by
football players, boxers, etc. You have to put it in boiling water to
soften, then fit it over your upper teeth.<<<

I know what you're talking about - have done this with both boys during
their short football careers. Might be a good idea - does it impair your
breathing, though, if you have a stuffy nose? I have a phobia about not
getting a good breath of air.


waking up with jaw pain.<<<

Interesting that you should mention this - last time I had my teeth cleaned
I was asked if I ground my teeth. I've never been aware of it, and hubby is
too busy sawing logs on the other side of the bed to notice, but the dental
tech seemed to think I had by what she saw.


anything hard, like raw carrots.<<<

Good point - and for some reason I'm semi-addicted to crunchy foods, so it
migh be a good idea to start easing over into the softer ones.

Thanks, Marty.

Pat

colorcrazie@excite.com

Hi Pat,
I also have frequent stuffy nose, but the snore guard doesn't seem to
interfere. Although a few times, I will wake up and find it across the
room. Guess my subconcious sometimes decides I need my mouth open!

Re. tooth grinding, if you do it in your sleep, you probably would not
be aware of it. But, it can still really impact the tmj pain.

Good luck!
Marty