Tinnitus Returns After Nightmares/Night Bruxism

[dakukir1]

Hello Dear All,

I usually experience some quiet days with little to no tinnitus once or twice a week. However, I've noticed that my tinnitus always returns after I've had a nightmare the night before, and unfortunately, I have frequent nightmares. When the tinnitus comes back loudly, it typically takes 2 to 4 days to calm down, only to be triggered again by another nightmare.

Two years ago, a dentist mentioned that my back teeth show signs of grinding, indicating that I may be clenching my teeth at night.

Would it be logical to conclude that I suffer from night bruxism, which aggravates my tinnitus repeatedly and prevents it from gradually fading away?

I recently started using a standard mouthguard, but it doesn't seem to stop me from clenching my jaws at night. I believe I may need a specialized mouthguard called an anterior bite guard, which is designed to prevent grinding at the back of the mouth.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice from this supportive community.

 

[RocketJSquirrel]

There is no 'one-size-fits-all' night guard; you should have one custom-fitted for your mouth.

 

[Lurius]

I have a mouthguard as well, and it was carefully crafted to fit my teeth specifically. They used a kind of paste to create the mold, which formed the base for the guard.

There are definitely one-size-fits-all night guards, but they are usually extremely cheap and low-quality, the kind you buy at the drugstore. You don't want those, trust me. Invest in a custom guard. If you actually have bruxism, you need this.

 

[Tinniger]

May I ask you a few questions?

• Is your tinnitus caused by noise?
• Is your tinnitus bilateral (in both ears)?
• Can you influence your tinnitus somatically? If so, in what way?