Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CHILDHOOD BRUXISM (GRINDING OF TEETH)

I have many parents come to me with this concern.  Gritting or grinding teeth (the medical term for it is bruxism) is fairly common among young children, affecting three out of every ten.  It is seen most often among kids under age five.  No one knows exactly why they develop this tendency but it could be because their upper and lower teeth aren't properly aligned.

Other possible causes are pain; such as an earache or eruption of a tooth. Stress can even be the cause, perhaps due to frustration or tension at home or some change in routine.  I wouldn't worry too much about this.  In all likelihood, children will outgrow the grinding by the time their permanent teeth come in.

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