Help With Bruxism

Ive been having earache and headache for quite a while, mainly on the right side but somtimes even the left.
But recently it has gotten more troublesome, the explanation I got from the doc was that my ear trouble was due to a previous cold. Also my jaw makes a popping grating sound every time I move it and I have sore teeth and a painful jaw. This is what makes me think that these symptoms are due to me clenching my teeth whilst asleep..

It has been affecting me quite alot and becuase im pregnant its really making me anxious as im not able to eat properly, the pain in my jaw and teeth makes eating a real obstacle. Its very upseting sometimes.

I can easily control the clenching during the day time...But at night its impossible as im not even aware of when im doing it. I dont know how to break the habit.
I hate sleeping I know when I wake up the pain will be worsened. Ive tried to relax before bedtimes in hope that I wont clench again whilst alseep but it has not helped at all. Ive been told that the best position to sleep on is on your back to reduce stress on jaw..But this I cant do as its not advisable during pregnancy.



I made a visit to the dentist who said there is no sign of damage to my teeth...The only problem he noticed was swollen gums which he said was due to extra blood flow caused by pregnancy. He said the habit will go in time...As it is a symptom of stress. But its getting hard to deal with.

I was wondering if anyone else had any similar problems at moment...Or has any advice?I dont know what to do anymore.