Teeht grinding!!!???

Question

My daughter grinds her teeth sooo bad in her sleep, i can't handel it it drives me crazy and shes grinding down her teeth i don't hardly let her sleep with me any more because of it so my question is why do people grind there teeth in there sleep? & how can i get her to stop before she get her adult teeth & messes them up to?

teeth gaurd? is it safe for a 4 year old?

Answer 1

I can not state emphatically enough that you should never, ever consider
getting (or making) an appliance to stop tooth grinding in a four year
old. This would stop proper growth and development of the jaw where the
appliance is worn.

It is my opinion that baby teeth are designed to be worn away as the jaws
grow and develop. This allows for different growth rates and it allows
for the accommodation of the permanent teeth with their much more
pronounced cusp forms when they start to come in.

You may wish to ask your dentist to check for underlying problems, but
99% of the time - if not more - this is just part of being a four year old.

Answer 2

Do you ever wake up in the morning with a sore mouth or jaw? Have you ever slept over at a friend's house and been told, "You grind your teeth when you sleep"? If so, you might have bruxism (say: bruk-sih-zum).

What Is Bruxism?
Bruxism is the term for grinding or clenching your teeth. It comes from the Greek word "brychein" (say: bry-ken), which means to grind or gnash the teeth. Bruxism can happen during the day, but it usually happens when you are asleep. Most of the time you don't even know you're doing it! It can happen to kids who still have all their baby teeth or kids whose permanent teeth are starting to grow in.

Dentists don't know for sure why some people grind their teeth, but they think it may have something to do with a person's bite - which means the way the top and bottom teeth fit together. Stress also may be behind bruxism. Have you ever worried about a test at school, something a bully said to you, or moving to a new town? Your body can react to these nervous feelings and fears in different ways, like grinding or clenching your teeth.

Many kids grind their teeth at some time or another. Most of the time, it doesn't cause any pain or damage to your teeth. But if you share a room, you could drive your brother or sister nuts with the sound! In serious cases, nighttime grinding can wear down tooth enamel (the hard covering on your teeth) and cause jaw problems and pain. But these problems usually happen to grown-ups.

What Will the Dentist Do?
You'll probably grow out of the teeth grinding. If it's making your jaw and face sore or giving you headaches, talk to your dentist. Your dentist will examine your teeth to see if the tooth enamel is worn down or chipped. The dentist also might ask questions about your teeth. For instance, the dentist might ask your parents if they hear you grinding your teeth when you're asleep.

Usually, kids don't need to do anything about bruxism. But if it's causing you pain or other problems, the dentist might give you something called a night guard. A night guard is a piece of plastic, kind of like a mouth guard that a football player wears. A night guard is worn at night and is fitted especially for your teeth and mouth to prevent you from grinding your teeth. Wearing one can now can prevent problems later.

Goodbye to the Grinding!
Because stress could be the cause of bruxism, you might try changing your bedtime routine so you're relaxed by the time you say good night. Take a warm bath or shower, listen to slow music, or read a good book. It just might help you say bye-bye to bruxism!

Answer 3

If she continues to grind she will wear away the enamel on her tooth. Commonly called Bruxism.Her dentist can have her fitted for a night guard. This is called an occlusal guard. The dental code for it isD9940. Find out if it is covered by your dental insurer first. This way she can grind against the gurad and not her teeth.

Answer 4

i grind my teeth very bad while i sleep and ive always done it.....needless to say i have 7 fake teeth in my mouth because the problem was never dealt with i have no clue why people grind them but i suggest taking her to the dentist and getting a fitted mouth guard for when she sleeps (they make them especially for that reason) good luck!

Answer 5

I used to grind my teeth, but i just stopped/

Answer 6

You can try getting a mouth guard, kind of like what football players would wear or athletes...and have her wear that when she sleeps...call a dentist, i'm sure he or she could recommend something

Answer 7

There's no way to really stop bruxism, however, you can get her dentist to fit her for a night guard so that it doesn't do any damage.

If she is FITTED for one, she won't feel like she's wearing football player equipment.

Answer 8

Sometimes it's a habit, sometimes it's stress. See your dentist about a bite plate he can have made to protect her teeth.

Answer 9

Talk to her doctor or dentist. She could get a night brace. I have one and it stops me from grinding.

Good luck!