Problem: Article: Mouth guards will help to even out the pressure across your jaw and create a physical barrier between your upper and lower teeth. They will also protect your teeth from further damage due to grinding or clenching. Mouth guards are usually made out of bendy rubber or plastic. Your dentist can make a mouthguard that fits your mouth. But the downside is it will be expensive. Alternatively, you can go to your local drug store and pick up a cheaper mouthguard. Keep in mind a generic mouth guard it likely won't fit your mouth as well as a custom guard. Your bedmate will also thank you if you get a mouth guard, as it will reduce grinding noises you make at night while sleeping. Also known as an occlusal splint or a bite plate, a mouth splint is made of harder plastic than a mouth guard. Your dentist can make a splint so it fits exactly over your upper or lower teeth. Mouth splints are no more effective than mouth guards. But they tend to last longer, several years at least, than mouth guards. A mouth splint will help to reduce grinding noises and will protect your teeth from premature wear due to grinding. But they are more expensive than mouth guards. These mouth pieces will reduce muscle activity in your jaw at night, but they will only control the condition, not cure it. Curing bruxism will likely require a combination of methods, such as stress therapy, medication, and the use of a mouth guard or a mouth splint.
Summary: Talk to your dentist about getting fit for a mouth guard. Ask your dentist about a mouth splint. Keep in mind a mouth guard and a mouth split will not cure your bruxism.

Problem: Article: If you wait until the week before, everybody will be out there and take most of the items. If they have the same classes as you, you might be able to walk together. If your school is far away, take the bus or get your parents to drive you. If it's close, walk to school, or take your bike, if your school allows it. Your teachers will have expected you to have studied over the summer.
Summary: Buy school clothing, school supplies, and any other school items you need. Figure out your teachers and classes, and your friend's teachers and classes. Decide your main mode of transportation for the year. Study as much as possible.

Problem: Article: The sockets are color-coded to match the cable (Red, White, and Yellow). Look for the "Output" or "Out" group. The Red and White sockets (Audio) may be separated from the Yellow one (Video). The set of sockets are typically grouped together with a border or line indicating the included sockets. Like on the DVD player, these will be color-coded to match the cable and grouped into input groups. Look for the "Input" or "In" designation. A/V inputs are typically numbered to indicate which input you will need to select on the TV. The input sockets are usually grouped together, and are often marked by a border or a line separating the group from the other Inputs. The Red and White sockets (Audio) may be separated from the Yellow one (Video). The labels should indicate which socket goes with which Input. Match the colored plugs on the cable to the colored sockets on both the DVD player and TV. The Yellow video plug may be a separate cable from the Red and White audio cable. Insert a DVD so that you can test both the picture and the audio. Sometimes labeled "input," this button allows you to switch where your TV gets the video and sound information. The input you choose on the TV should match the input you used for the cables. If there is not a label or you don't know what input to use, leave the DVD player on and test each input for 5-10 seconds to see where the video appears If you are only getting video or only getting audio, or you aren't getting any signal at all, your cable may be plugged in incorrectly. Check to make sure that each colored plug is attached to the correctly colored socket. If the video is not showing up, ensure that the Yellow plug is connected to the correct Input on the TV and Output on the DVD player. If the audio is not coming through, ensure that the Red and White cables are plugged into the correct Input on the TV and the correct Output on the DVD player.
Summary: Plug in one end of the A/V Cables to the Output sockets on the DVD player. Plug in the other end to the matching input sockets on the TV. Make sure your connections are snug and matched to the right color. Power on the DVD player and TV. Switch the TV to the correct input using the "source" button on your TV or Remote. Ensure that A/V or cables are plugged in correctly.

Problem: Article: Also make a list of the things that you like about yourself. Tape the list to your bedroom wall or bathroom mirror. Every morning, read the list to remind yourself of how great you are. If you find yourself thinking that you aren't good enough for college or that no one will want to be friends with you, then reverse these thoughts. Instead, tell yourself, "I am good enough for college," or "Many people would love to be friends with me because I am a great friend." If wearing makeup helps you feel more confident, then wear makeup. If smiling and greeting your classmates makes you feel more confident, then greet them. If joining a club or volunteering helps you feel more confident, then join a club or volunteer. By doing the things that help you feel more confident, you will be more confident. New people and places can make you feel alone and unsure at times. However, understand that you aren't the only one who feels this way. Try to reach out and befriend other classmates, or call your high school friends if you need someone to talk to. If you cannot seem to shake your loneliness, make an appointment with a counselor on campus. A counselor can help you work through hard times.
Summary:
Make a list of your strengths. Reverse negative thoughts. Do the things that make you feel confident. Realize that you are not alone.