why my 5 yrs boy grind his teeth during his sleep making squeking sound several times a night.?

Question

the boy is healtyh, clever loves drawing and playing even computer games.

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 five 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 five year old.

Answer 2

Children may grind because the top and bottom teeth aren't aligned properly. Others do it as a response to pain, such as an earache or teething. Kids might grind their teeth as a way to ease the pain, just as they might rub a sore muscle. Most kids outgrow these fairly common causes for grinding.

Or it could be from stress. Usually nervous tension or anger is another cause. For instance, your child may be worrying about a test at school or experiencing a change in routine (a new sibling or a new teacher, or starting school). Even arguing with parents and siblings can cause enough stress to prompt teeth grinding or jaw clenching.

Answer 3

He could be having stress if he has just started something new or if his routine has been altered. My experience is that most doctors and dentist do not help with this, they now have guards they can wear at night that will keep them from grinding their teeth and causing problems with their teeth later down the road. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I am 42, well balanced etc, but still CLENCH my teeth and SQEAK several times a night. I have been told that I do it as a result of "stress". It is not an indication that I am overstressed etc., just how I deal with it.

It does however damage my teeth and I have to sleep with a dental guard. Faily cheap and not uncomfortable at all.

I suggest you have a chat with your de3ntist to find out if yr child maybe needs something similar.

Answer 5

I've always been a tooth grinder and there's nothing wrong with me, no stress, no nightmares, etc. Take your boy to the dentist and get his teeth sealed though so that he doesn't grind away the enamel and get lots of cavities.

Answer 6

That is not good for his teeth. It could just be a normal thing though. He may grow out of it. I would suggest you talk to his PCP or Dentist just to make sure there are no serious issues. Good Luck!

Answer 7

I agree with the dentist, number one my six year old grinds her teeth as well, number two I just took her to the dentist for her six month checkup and she passed with flying colors. Don't worry about it he isn't hurting his teeth

Answer 8

You need to consult a dentist. I have always dont the tooth grindind rhing and now ai have TMJ, a disorder of the jaw. Very painful. Take care of it before he gets to that point.

Answer 9

I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT MY CHILDREN DID TOO!!! AND THE DOCTORS TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A NERVOUS CONDITION(?) ANY HOO!! I ENDED UP HAVING TO GET THEM TEETH GUARDS FOR THEM WHEN THEY SLEPT AND IT WORKED OUT WELL AND THEY ARE FINE TO DAY AND NO LONGER DO IT!!! THANK GOD!!! ALTHOUGH MY 14YR.OLD W/ DOWNS DID IT SO BAD HE WORE THE ENAMIEL OFF HIS TEETH AND NEEDED DENTAL WORK :( SO YOU MIGHT WANT TO STOP IT NOW SO HE WON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT. (MY SON HAD OTHER HEALTH ISSUES AS WELL THOUGH BESIDES THE GRINDING) I WISH YOU LOT'S OF LUCK!!!! JENN :)

Answer 10

He needs to go see a dentist or orthodontist and they can get him a mouth guard which will help.