Had a dental check-up and cleaning starting at 11:45 a.m. The new dental hygienist asked if I had any health issues so I mentioned random migraines. She noticed a wearing of my hind teeth where I was grinding! I've never been told that in my entire life. The dentist agreed saying she doesn't see me "that often" to have been able to diagnose that. Every 4 to 6 months for 9 and a half years isn't often?? [I recently learned Dr. Debra C. Bachus' clinic opened in February 1998 and I started seeing her in June '98.)

In any case, they would normally recommend I get a mouth guard but since I told them I planned on getting metal braces in the spring that changes everything. My teeth/mouth shape will change and whatnot. However, Dr. Bachus did recommend a periodontal graph http://www.cumberlandperiodontics.com/8.html for one of my lower right teeth, where it has receded and is showing softer tissue. It should be done prior to the braces giving it at least 8 weeks to heal. I need to see a specialist, a periodontist for that. There's one at Dr. Glassman's office (145 King St. West), my endodontist's clinic where I'm going for a follow-up at 8 a.m. December 11, 2007. My appointment with Dr. Russell A. Leve - B.Sc., D.D.S., Ed. M, Periodontist is for Monday, December 17th at 4:02 p.m.

http://www.cumberlandperiodontics.com/14.html

Since my check-up I've worn my karate mouth guard to bed at night. I'll do my own test to see if I no longer have headaches since it should prevent grinding. I had no idea I grind my teeth and when I asked why I did that the dentist said my brain keeps thinking while I'm sleeping. Wonderful... How do I control THAT? I can say though that since I was recommended to get braces the alignment of my teeth bother me and I press them together to try to get them to "fit". They don't fit together well and I'm constantly trying to correct them. That's only been since March/April though.