In the meantime, or if your grinding seems to be associated with periods of high stress or poor sleep, an over-the-counter mouth guard might help as a short-term solution (two weeks to a month).

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But in severe cases, the vitreous jelly may need to be removed and replaced with a saltwater solution. With floaters, you may notice squiggly lines, simple specks, or cobwebs drifting across your ...