TMJ & Teeth Clenching

[tadpole73]

I have TNJ and wear a hard night guard for teeth clenching at night, but any recommendations on how to stop the bruxism and improve TMJ. The hospital gave me exercises to do, but to no avail. They have said I need to relax and improve things if not, I will end up in surgery which is not their preferred option but, I've been given no help really on how to cure this.

I take magnesium supplement at night to relax my jaw.

I have this and haven't found any way of stopping it. It's like my body has acquired a habit while I'm unconscious so there's no way of influencing it! They always say relax more but it makes no difference to me, still do it when super relaxed on holiday. As soon as I fall asleep I bite down hard on my teeth. Found that out a few times when my tongue got in the way - ouch!