how do i get my son, who is four, to stop grinding his teeth when he sleeps. the dentist really arent helping me. my 6 year old daughter does this to. it drives me nuts when i can hear them grinding there teeth. it makes my mouth hurt. please anyone who knows how to help me help.
2006-07-21 19:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by carrie2713 l 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
There really is no way to get them to stop. I am 26 and still grind my teeth. I have had a splint for a couple of years now. I wear my splint (also called a night guard) at night. I still clench my jaw and grind my teeth, but it prevents damage to my teeth and helps keep down the headaches that come as a result of this pressure. One potential problem for teeth grinders and jaw clenchers is that once there are any fillings, the pressure on the teeth can cause the tooth around a filling to crack. Not nice! I would suggest bringing it up more specifically to your dentist and if he/she isn't helpful, seek a second opinion.
2006-07-21 20:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by karinlovespooh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow - very unusual for children this age. This is stress, or an abnormal bite pattern that definately needs to get fixed fast! Scr*w that idiot dentist you are going to and get them to an orthodontist or another dentist. This could cause all sorts of problems. I am not a professional, just making logical guesses. Go see someone who knows their stuff and keep looking until you find one.
2006-07-22 03:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ginger Sling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try useing a mouth gard u know like the ones the football players use
the dentist have better ones tho but more $$$$
2006-07-22 03:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pinkt41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's stress. Try to ease the stress in his daily routine. Maybe he's over-scheduled, or insecure about something. Try some extra comforting and cuddling during the day.
2006-07-22 04:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by curiousfurious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to get one of those kiddie teeth guards, like they need in flag football, to help, for a quick fix at least. wal-mart, for around $1
2006-07-22 03:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Happy Alien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry don't have any ideas but I know how you feel my sister did that when we were at home
2006-07-22 03:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-22 13:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋