How do I stop my 11 month old from grinding her teeth?

Question

She just got some new teeth and some people say that she'll stop when she gets used to them...but I can't stand it!! I've given her chew toys, pop sicles and anything I could think of for her to chew on and that helps a little but she loses interest fast. What do you suggest I do?

She doesn't do it in her sleep. I think she does it cause she likes the feel and sound.

Answer 1

To be honest I do not think there is anything you can do . It is just a kid thing.Good Luck

Answer 2

I used to have this problem when I was 11 years old, not 11 months old. I think the solution can be the same, however. My dentist suggested I go to an orthodontist to get a bite guard to sleep with at night. It worked, and it was scary how I ground that one- gave it a nice crack in the middle. I had to get another one.

She may be little, but I'm pretty sure they could get one for her. Also, don't worry about her choking. There is noooo way. See what a pediatric dentist would say!

Answer 3

She will stop eventually. Having teeth is a cool new experience for baby. You're doing all the right things. When mine have gotten bored with the usual chew ons, sometimes they've chewed on the furniture. Uncle always suggested giving baby a big piece of well cooked, tough steak or roast. It's got some flavor to it. Just keep an eye on them while they have it.

Answer 4

Her bite might be out of line or there may be something wrong with her jaw. TNJ can be painful and lead to more serious problems. I would bring her to a pediatric orthopedist or orhodontist to check to see if things are O.K.

I would ask her Dr for recomendations or go to a fully accredited University Hospital in your area.

In the meantime put her chew toys in the freezer this may help

Answer 5

Bruxism (a.k.a. teeth grinding) grinding is fairly common in young kids, who eventually outgrow it. You might mention it to your dentist when you take your kid in, but I wouldn't worry about it

Specific tips to help a child stop grinding his or her teeth include the following:

Decrease your child’s stress, especially just before bed.

Try massage and stretching exercises to relax the muscles.

Make sure your child’s diet includes plenty of water—dehydration may be linked to teeth grinding.

Ask your dentist to monitor your child’s teeth if he or she is grinds them.

No intervention is usually required with preschool-aged children. However, older children may need temporary crowns or other methods, such as a night guard, to prevent the grinding.

goto this page for loads more info : http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/bruxism.html


hope this helps

Answer 6

My five year old grinds his teeth in his sleep. I've talked to a pediatric dentist about it and, unfortunately, there is nothing you can do. Hang in there and she will outgrow it. It probably just feels and sounds interesting to her right now. I do sympathize. To me the sound is worse than fingernails on a chalk board!

Answer 7

try getting you some ear plugs. She may also know this bothers you so she is continuing to do it just to get a response. Children tend to get a response from parents and if they see it's a quick one for attention, not saying you don't give it to her, they will continue to do it to get what they want when they want it. like temper tantrums, dropseys, screaming, crying, kicking, hitting, ect... they are all there to get the parents to react to them. This is normal.

Answer 8

Get her a leather doggie bone to chew on.

Answer 9

Well, she's just teething. Once she gets older it will stop but for now that's how it's going to be.

Answer 10

to be honest I think it is normal!!!! Take care!