My daughter is 1 year old. She only has 2 teeth on the bottom and is just starting to get her first tooth on the top. Recently I heard what sounds like her grinding her teeth. It sounds really bad. Is this normal? Is there anyway to get her to stop. I'm worried she will ruin her teeth before she even gets them all. Please help.
2007-07-25 00:57:27 · 9 answers · asked by Imak 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
She may be teething, My son used to do it before his teeth had even broken through (rub them together that is) then when the teeth came through he was still moving his bottom teeth (jaw) side to side so it cut the top teeth. Once they came through i thought he would stop but it didnt. I had to give him teething sticks to chew on so he would stop.
2007-07-28 16:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The grinding is normal - its a symptom of teething and they are exploring the new teeth coming in. If it becomes obsessive, consult a doc. My 15 month old started grinding her teeth when her molars were just starting to come through.
2007-07-25 01:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Valerie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did the same thing while teething, after the tooth/teeth would pop through she would be done until the next one, I used the baby oraljel and it did help. I understand about the whole ruining the teeth thing, you could probably call your dentist or even the doctors office. I am sure they could be of more help than me! Just thought I share my story! Hope it all works out for you!
2007-07-25 01:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by fatty213 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of these plastic things that you put on a toddler's tongue,and that's supposed to prevent the grinding. Go to a doctor with her- he'll know what to give her to make it stop,or at least cease.
Yes,it's normal with most kids starting from as young as 6 months. It's best to consult with a doctor though,and ask what it best to give her,or what to do.
2007-07-25 01:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 23:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Emely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal but it could be either her trying to relieve the pain of teething or it could be stress.
2007-07-25 01:28:07 · answer #6 · answered by teri81979_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grinding, although annoying, is normal.
2007-07-25 01:05:39 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving her toys to chew on...her teeth are growing and her gums hurt
2007-07-25 01:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Cristina A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did it when I was a baby, and my first daugher did too. It's because of stress.
2007-07-25 01:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋