{"id":602,"date":"2018-07-06T16:52:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2023-05-08T10:50:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T10:50:39","slug":"teething-grinding-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redapplepediatricdentalteam.com\/teething-grinding-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruxism: Teething Grinding in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though some children may grind or clench their teeth while awake,\u00a0bruxism<\/span>\u00a0is often an issue when children sleep.<\/h2>\n

\"Bruxism:<\/p>\n

Bruxism<\/span>\u2014gnashing, grinding, or clenching of teeth\u2014is common among children. In fact,\u00a0twenty to thirty percent<\/a>\u00a0of all children experience it.\u00a0Bruxism<\/span>\u00a0is a big part of what\u00a0pediatric dentists<\/a>\u00a0help children with. Though some children may grind or clench their teeth while awake,\u00a0bruxism<\/span>\u00a0is often an issue when children sleep. Children may not be aware of it unless someone hears them doing it.<\/p>\n

Possible Causes<\/h3>\n

If your child experiences\u00a0bruxism<\/span>, especially while sleeping, it may be the result of anxiety, stress, hyperactivity, or how the upper and lower teeth contact each other.<\/p>\n

What to Look For<\/h3>\n

Check your child occasionally while they sleep to listen and watch for indications of grinding, gnashing, or clenching. Ask your child if he or she is having headaches, earaches or a sore jaw. Ask if your child is experiencing pain when chewing. They may also be tired from a lack of sufficient sleep.<\/p>\n

What You Should Do<\/h3>\n

Often,\u00a0bruxism<\/span>\u00a0is minor, and children eventually outgrow it without it having long-term effects on their health. Over a long period, however,\u00a0bruxism<\/span>\u00a0can lead to other issues including teeth enamel loss or sleep disorders such as apnea.<\/p>\n

If your child experiences\u00a0bruxism<\/span>, and you suspect it is stress-related, talk to him or her about what may be causing the stress. Then plan how to relieve that stress or hyperactivity before bedtime. Consider, for example, playing soothing music, reading a book, or having your child take a warm shower.<\/p>\n

If that\u00a0doesn<\/span>\u2019t help,\u00a0consult your pediatric\u00a0dentist<\/a>\u00a0for an accurate diagnosis. There may be a simple reason, such as poorly-aligned teeth. It is not unusual for children to require a custom-fitted\u00a0mouthguard<\/span>\u00a0which can prevent cracking, breaking, or premature teeth wear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Though some children may grind or clench their teeth while awake,\u00a0bruxism\u00a0is often an issue when children sleep. 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