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Tongue biting. ouch!

Thu, 06/04/2009 - 21:16

This might sound like an odd question but have any fellow 'tongue biters' out there ever discussed the issue with your dentist?  Are there any techniques for reshaping the inside tooth edges to reduce the damage when tongue biting?  Are there any special caps that can be put on certain teeth?  Does anyone use a mouth guard at night to mitigate biting during a night time seizure?

Any tips on reducing the effects of tongue biting very much appreciated.  Tongue biting isn't just physically sore but it's a constant reminder after a seizure that zaps the spirit.  

 

 

 

Comments

Re: Tongue biting. ouch!

Submitted by ilikenu on Tue, 2009-12-01 - 23:50

Hi, FG...  I have thought about asking a dentist or orthodontist about tongue biting, but somehow never thought about it while in the chair!  I had a pretty bad seizure a couple of months ago while out of town, and I was in so much pain that I called the dentist to see if he had some kind of topical pain killer that would stay on my tongue. He prescribed a rinse that only worked very short term, but I did get some relief.  I was in his office for a cleaning last week, and while he was examining me, he told me that his daughter suffers from seizures as well. I didn't get around to asking him if dentistry or orthodontics would help tongue biting, but my guess is that if they would, he would have known and he would have told me.  I think we're "SOL"....but you're not alone.

Hi, FG...  I have thought about asking a dentist or orthodontist about tongue biting, but somehow never thought about it while in the chair!  I had a pretty bad seizure a couple of months ago while out of town, and I was in so much pain that I called the dentist to see if he had some kind of topical pain killer that would stay on my tongue. He prescribed a rinse that only worked very short term, but I did get some relief.  I was in his office for a cleaning last week, and while he was examining me, he told me that his daughter suffers from seizures as well. I didn't get around to asking him if dentistry or orthodontics would help tongue biting, but my guess is that if they would, he would have known and he would have told me.  I think we're "SOL"....but you're not alone.

Re: Tongue biting. ouch!

Submitted by drowsydreamer on Wed, 2009-12-02 - 11:41

Sports mouth guards are not good, as they are wayyyy too bulky. However, talk to an orthodontist about a custom retainer/mouth guard. They are much much thinner plastic and you can barely notice you're wearing it. I had the invisalign retainers from my orthodontist, and I had one grand-mal seizure while wearing it and one without... trust me, it worked wonders to protect my tongue.

 They are very expensive, but if it's a recurring problem for you, it might be worth the investment.

Sports mouth guards are not good, as they are wayyyy too bulky. However, talk to an orthodontist about a custom retainer/mouth guard. They are much much thinner plastic and you can barely notice you're wearing it. I had the invisalign retainers from my orthodontist, and I had one grand-mal seizure while wearing it and one without... trust me, it worked wonders to protect my tongue.

 They are very expensive, but if it's a recurring problem for you, it might be worth the investment.

Re: Tongue biting. ouch!

Submitted by stephen001 on Thu, 2011-01-27 - 01:10
Your mouth can heal quite quickly on its own because it has such a quick turnover of cells. For this reason, doing nothing will usually work just fine. Hang in there for a few days. You should notice improvement in 7 to 10 days. If you don't, then it is better to consult with your dentist. Teeth Whitening

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