2006-09-16 06:49:27 · 12 answers · asked by veens 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Talk to the dentist about getting a guard to wear while shes sleeping,she will ruin her teeth and her jaw bones! The cause nervous tension,???????
2006-09-16 06:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My 3 yr old had the same problem last winter. It did take a toll on her teeth. I brushed her teeth twice daily, but she ground her enamel off of her teeth and she got a few cavities out of this. I believe it was because her mouth was not alligned well. She sucked a pacifier and when we got rid of it (finally!) her mouth was a little mishapened. Her mouth has since grown and looks more natural and the grinding has stopped. I would recommend you keep the dental appointments up every 6 months to keep an eye on the problem. She could also have a deep cavity in a back molar causing her trouble and she grinds at night to help with pain.
2006-09-17 12:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by syd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-16 07:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little kids tend to grind their teeth and there really isn't a reason for it. My daughter does the same thing and she is now 6. A lot of kids do it. Talk to your dentist about it.
When adults grind their teeth it's usually due to stress or other chronic disorders etc.
2006-09-16 06:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bruxism (pronounced BRUK-sizm) is the technical term for forcible grinding and clenching of the teeth. It usually happens at night, during sleep, although some people grind their teeth during the day as well. People who suffer from bruxism may also bite their fingernails or pencils, or chew the insides of their cheeks.
Bruxism in Children
Tooth grinding is often seen in children. Children grind their teeth in response to the pain and discomfort of other ailments such as a colds or ear infections. Commonly, children grind their teeth to relieve the discomfort of allergies. Usually bruxism in children is a passing phenomena which they grow out of with no adverse effects to their teeth.
If you suspect that you suffer from bruxism see your dentist. They can tell you if your symptoms are in fact due to bruxism. In most cases, they can create a custom mouth guard for you to wear while you sleep. The mouth guard takes the punishment that your teeth would normally endure during your bruxism. This will minimize the damage associated with bruxism.
Additionally, your dentist may help you properly position your teeth and tongue so as to reduce your bruxism.
2006-09-16 06:55:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anxiety, stress. Its quite normal. You can go see a dentist for a mouth guard to protect the teeth but as far as the stress that she carries into her sleep - that's more of a mental health professional thing - or you could talk to her about what's causing the stresses.
Have there been major changes in her life that could have brought this on?
2006-09-16 06:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Alex B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go with Resmic, but get her a mouth gaurd at night, it will damage the jaw....I know my daughter did it too, you know what it was? A jerk in her class who was pretty much terrorizing the whole class. You can get a generic sort of night guard at most drug stores. Its uncomfortable enough that they don't bite or grind on it.
2006-09-16 06:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The medical for grinding is bruxism. Stress is one possibility for this. You can buy a night time appliance from your drug store. This should prevent damage. Bruxism can damage teeth and gums.
2006-09-16 07:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just get her a night guard for her teeth, my sis still grinds her teeth now, and has been since she was little. during her sleep I mean. just get her a night guard and she'll be fine.
2006-09-16 07:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this reflects anxiety.
she must have trouble during the day
there is no treatment other than finding exactly what is bothering her during the day
its not a dangerous thing though
2006-09-16 06:51:38 · answer #10 · answered by resimc 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋