I seem to think it is bottled up frustration and from unresolved fears that can surface - all in all, not about the moment but in general an emotional expression BUT 2 docs I talked with said it could be a sign of tardive dyskinesia from the stelazine I’ve taken so many many years.
anyone else have grinding teeth come on and annoy them?
I had Tardive Dyskinesia appear while on Stelazine. I wasn’t grinding my teeth, but I did have other unusual mouth movements. My pdoc has said I have 2 options for antipsychotics - Seroquel and Clozaril. I opted for Seroquel to avoid the blood tests if I can.
I didn’t know I was doing it until the dentist told me that my teeth were worn down from doing it. I got some ACT mouthwash to restore my enamel.
I am taking risperdone that causes me to clench my jaw so much of the day that I have actually damaged the workings of it on one side. I told the doctor and he prescribed artane to help relieve the muscle cramping there in my jaw.
Yes, I grind my teeth. My periodontist gave me the following mantra: lips together, teeth apart.
From clenching my teeth, I finally had a molar crumble. So I had to get an extraction and all that follows.
Jayster
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Definition
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Tests and diagnosis
Signs and symptoms of bruxism may include:
Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to awaken your sleep partner
Teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped or loose
Worn tooth enamel, exposing deeper layers of your tooth
Increased tooth sensitivity
Jaw or face pain or soreness
Tired or tight jaw muscles
Pain that feels like an earache, though it's actually not a problem with your ear
Dull headache originating in the temples
Damage from chewing on the inside of your cheek
Indentations on your tongue
When to see a doctor
See your doctor or dentist if:
Your teeth are worn, damaged or sensitive
You have pain in your jaw, face or ear
Others complain that you make a grinding noise while you sleep
You have a locked jaw that won't open or close completely
If you notice that your child is grinding his or her teeth — or has other signs or symptoms of bruxism — be sure to mention it at your child’s next dental appointment.
I am sorry to hear about other’s teeth grinding and tooth loss. I hate it too. My physical therapist (for my knee) told me - put your tongue up against the roof of your mouth and you can’t grind. that works too but seems difficult to remember and keep one’s tongue up there.
My dentist gave me a mouth guard to wear at night. It made things better in the day time too.
Sometimes, Im thinkin because, not sleeping well or jaw tension. I try to sleep on my back and exercise my jaw. There are retainers to sleep with so as not to grind teeth at night time. My son and I had it. I think diet issues and nightmares too.
Ouch! That sounds so painful.
melatonin is supposed to reduce the symptoms of tar dive dyslexia
I clanch my jaws and grind my teeth. Have done it all my life. I use a mouth guard at night. I have loud noices coming from my jaw while chewing. I once bit my dentist in his finger. I believe my clenching is a tic. I have tourette’s syndrome.
I am experiencing the same thing since decreasing the dose of amisulpride.
I have one of these too… Takes a bit of getting used to having it in your mouth but really helpful.
That’s good. did your dentist have it made? The ones you by at the drugstore arent made to fit your teeth. They have foam - or did when I used them - leaving places that are left where bacteria can grow. .
I clench my teeth all the time. They’re clenched more often than not but it isn’t Tardive.
I grind my teeth while I sleep and clench my teeth while I’m awake…
Hi, my dentist made mine, he took a mould of my teeth/mouth so it was a perfect fit, it’s made from silicone which is very hygienic as bacteria don’t grow on it. I don’t know how much it would cost if you have to pay for it as I got mine free through the NHS, but it’s been a huge help, my teeth and jaws used to ache all day from grinding and I was damaging the surfaces of my teeth, but with the mouth guard that’s no longer a problem. It did cause me to drool a bit when I first started using it but that’s not really an issue now either, so I’m really glad I persevered with it. Best wishes 
I had that problem suddenly recently, it was from the med I was taking. I stopped that med and I stopped the clenching.