I have pretty much realized that gum and anything real chewy or crunchy will be paid for later.
I had it under control for a long time, but I yawned really wide a few weeks ago and it crackled. Since then my ear has been killing me and I've been fighting headaches. Seems like I get best results from ibuprofen for the ear pain but the headache will only go away with sleep, much like a migraine.
I had a mouth piece at one time...evidently I removed it in my sleep and my Bichon decided to try it out. He really messed it up.
It didn't seem to help all that much anyway.

I guess I am already doing what I should for it. I'm going to see my dentist again on Tuesday just to see if he has any new ideas.

Good thing I have a high threshold of pain considering I have a combo toothache, jawache, earache, headache. Even my hair hurts at times.....OK, I'm done whining...'buck up lil soldier!'