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Sleep bruxism -4 year Kid.

2022-10-16 01:53:30
Hi, my child is grunding tooth during sleep. No anxiety, nothing stress although regularly. Pls advice.
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Habit breaking appliance should be worn (Night guard) this protects teeth. On grinding teeth, child may develop sensitivity, pain.. In worse case mobility of tooth or fracture. Night guard is soft flexible coverage to your teeth, prevents damage to opposing teeth
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get an habit breaking appliance from pediatric dentist

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Bruxism is common in children of age 2-6years can be due to: 1.Ear infection. 2.Improper breathing habits(mouth breathing) due to sinusitis. 3.Improper jaw development. 4.Stress or anxiety.
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1. Book an appointment with a pediatrician and a pedodontist for exact diagnosis and treatment.
Health Tips
1.Story telling at bedtime.

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Habit breaking appliances has to be worn by the child while grinding teeth. you can consult through this for further details.

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