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Teeth Grinding in Children - Symptoms and Causes

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 Sleep Bruxism or Teeth Grinding as we commonly refer to it, is a common problem in children. In one study,” Overall, 36.8% of preschool respondents reported bruxists at least one night a week, and 6.7% the  children responded bruxists for more than four nights a week. Conversely, 49.6% of first-graders reported experience teeth grinding at least one night per week, and 10.7% children reported teeth grinding for more than four nights a week. ” As the paper confirms, while some children experience teeth grinding for a limited period, others carry it into adulthood. Therefore, teeth grinding in children can create severe problems in future, so parents need to consult a dentist on time. Symptoms of Teeth Grinding It is difficult for parents to realise their child is teeth grinding as the symptoms can also relate to other ailments. The most common symptoms of teeth grinding can be: ●    Headache ●    Earache ●    Jaw pain ●    Chipped teeth ●    Worn teeth ●    Neck pain ●    Soft tissue

How to Treat Teeth Grinding: Treatments and Solutions

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 Teeth grinding is common among children. Many children stop teeth grinding as they grow older but If they do not stop, then their parents must seek for the treatment for them. There are many types of treatments available for teeth grinding . However, the method to treat problems of teeth grinding depends on several factors that cause the this issue. Therefore, parents need to understand the real cause of teeth grinding first. If they fail to understand the real cause they can take the help of a dentist anytime. Once they get to know the real cause, treatment becomes really easy. Teeth Grinding Main: Causes and their treatments Your child's dentist will be the right person to identify the main cause of teeth grinding. Here are some of the major causes and their treatments. Relieve Stress and Anxiety If stress or anxiety are causing teeth grinding, then you need to introduce some stress relieving techniques. Apply the below-mentioned ways to ease anxiety among kids. ●    Talk to the