grinds her teeth continuously while she sleeps, so bad sometimes, she wakes her older sister , who shares a room with her.
Is there any way I can stop her from doing it?
And is doing it causing her teeth any damage?
Thanks
2007-04-12 05:05:43 · 13 answers · asked by JoC 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You can go to the pharmacy in walmart and look where they have other dental products and they have mouth guards. that will help her not damage her teeth. other than that i would call the dentist because there could be another problems. like for me i find myself clenching my jaw all the time and biting down on nothing and i have a condition called TMJ where your jaws are always tightened. i dont think the guards are expensive though
2007-04-12 05:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by angelbabies98517 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have your dentist fit her for a mouth guard. You can buy cheap ones at any store, but I had one of those and even though it was supposed to form to my mouth after dunking it in hot water, it was just too big for my mouth. I always felt like it was gagging me when I wore it. The ones you buy from a dentist are jointed so they fit better in the mouth, this is especially best for children since they have small mouths. Grinding does damage the teeth, it wears away the enamel, and it can cause TMJ pain, meaning she'll hurt in the temple area. Some children just grind their teeth, but some others do it because of stress. Try playing some soothing sounds while she sleeps, or soft music. Occasionally I will hear my 7 year old grinding her teeth, I speak to her gently, without waking her up, and tell her it's okay and to relax her mouth, it works most of the time. Good Luck.
2007-04-12 05:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a dentist and get a mouth guard. It prevents her teeth from rubbing. You cannot stop it, she probably does not even know she is doing it. It can cause a lot of damage. It wears down the molors in the back. It is not good.
2007-04-12 09:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to a dentist about a mouth guard. Grinding her teeth can wear down the enamel and cause jaw pain.
2007-04-12 07:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing and my older sister use to pinch my lips shut so I could not grind them LOL. But the dentist told me my teeth are worn down (not horribly) from all the grinding and they gave me a night guard.
2007-04-12 05:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do it too and it kills my jaw, get her a mouth guard and visit the dentist.maybe this will help
Grinding your teeth at night can cause a number of problems, such as seriously wearing down your teeth, loosening the teeth, gum reduction, jaw joint problems, and may be a cause of headaches during the day. You may not realize you are grinding your teeth unless somebody sleeping with you notices it. Otherwise you may notice symptoms to alert you to the problem, such as headaches, aching jaw muscles, loose teeth or gum problems.
Studies have shown that one of the causes is a deficiency in pantothenic acid (one of the B-vitamins) and calcium. Pantothenic acid, an anti-stress vitamin, reduces the production of certain hormones from the adrenal glands. A lack of pantothenic acid is a factor in the control of motor activity; bruxism is a sign that motor activity is not under control. A calcium deficiency causes muscle cramps or involuntary movement of muscles in the mouth resulting in grinding of the teeth. Chew a few calcium or bone meal tablets before bedtime. This remedy seems to reduce contractions of the jaw muscles. Another idea is to crush the tablets and combine them with wheat germ oil and mix with food or drink to make it palatable.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_bruxism_hhg.htm
2007-04-12 05:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥™Tia™♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can cause major damage to her teeth and also cause her great jaw pain. You need to get her fitted for a mouth guard that she can wear at night. Talk to your dentist.
2007-04-12 05:31:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 21:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it could couse her teeth some damage, thier is like a grip thing you can put on teeth at night so when she grinds her teeth it will just be the grip and it will protect her teeth. ask a local pharmasist like cvs, wallmart, k-mart, wallgreens, ex..
about it and they should be able to help you.
2007-04-12 07:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by shoppergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its grinding her teeth, make her wear a mouth gard
or speak to the dentist see what he says
2007-04-12 05:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋