Over the last month or so I noticed I was clenching, grinding, and tapping my teeth a lot. A byproduct of tyt seemed to be the headaches I was getting with more frequency. I was hoping it would go away on it’s own, but it has not. I don’t like going to doctors if I don’t have to, but after some deserved harrasment by Katie I made appointments with my massage therapist/chiropractors office and the dentist Katie goes to. (I haven’t been since 2005 on my old insurance. I hate finding new doctors/dentists)
I am glad I finally went. The massage was no fun. Some major knots in my neck and jaw. Could have lead to the grinding. I am wondering if that was a result of the week I tried a different bar adjustment on my bike. Regardless I need to keep my jaw streched and continue with the massages.
On Friday I went to the dentist and found out that in fact I ground down two previous fillings. One had a new cavity starting undeneath the remaining part of the filling. Yay. So after two fillings and being fitted for a bite guard to prevent further damage. I did get a giggle when, during xrays I realized I forgot to take my septum ring out (see pictures)
A fun couple days for me, and a little footwork to correct the problem, but things could be worse. It is easier to live in the solution rather than the problem
