Bruxism or the nocturnal grinding of teeth is often concerning for parents. Often, the first indication is the noise created by the child grinding on their teeth during sleep. I will go over four tips to help stop kids from grinding their teeth.
If there are pressure changes (like in an airplane during take-off and landing, when people are chewing gum, etc. to equalize pressure) the child will grind by moving his jaw to relieve this pressure.
The majority of cases of pediatric bruxism do not require any treatment. If excessive wear of the teeth (attrition) is present, then a mouth guard (night guard) may be indicated. The negatives to a mouth guard are the possibility of choking if the appliance becomes dislodged during sleep and it may interfere with growth of the jaws. The positive is obvious by preventing wear to the primary dentition.
The good news is most children outgrow bruxism. Teeth grinding decreases between the ages 6-9 and children tend to stop grinding their teeth between ages 9-12.
If you suspect your child has bruxism, Call us today 1+907-562-1003 to schedule your child’s visit.
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