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How to stop grinding teeth at night

My 3.5 yrs daughter grinds teeth at night. What can be the reason ?? Stomach bugs ? Or something else

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It's common among children of this age. Usually settles by 6 years ...  Read More

I grind my teeth at night. Please advise me how I can overcome it, please tell me what should I do. I have eaten medicine but still no changes.

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Grinding is usually related to stress. Work towards controlling your stress by meditation, yoga etc. Get a nightguard made from your dentist to prevent damage to your teeth due to grinding ...  Read More

My daughter,12 years grinds her teeth a lot at night during sleep. How can this be cured? Thank you

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Hi yes many kids have teeth grinding but this condition fails to get identified or diagnosed at a very young age. It's very good that you noticed. Since she's young this can definitely be taken care o ...  Read More

The child grinds more teeth at night.please tell me the home remedies.why they are doing more at night.

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Find out any anger issue or any fear or stress or any pain in tooth . Then visit to a pedodontist for a root cause and treatment. We mostly advise appliances for teeth grinding. ...  Read More

My granddaughter aged 6.5 years in night grind her teeth in night. What is the reason and solution?? Is it matter of concern??

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Hi, grinding in children can be due to various factors like nutritional deficiency, worm infections, stress or looking at her age it could be due to her permanent teeth erupting. It can also be due to ...  Read More

I'm grinding my teeth during sleep at night !! When I consulted a dentist he suggested that I get my teeth clipped .. will that be a permanent solution to stop teeth grinding ??.. my front teeth are like lower line is front and upper line is behind !!!

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Cliping i.e, orthodontic treatment along with bite raising for prevention of the furthur loss of the healthy tooth structure is most advisable for you ...  Read More

How common is teeth grinding in a 4 year old at night while sleeping ?? Please tell ??? M worried .

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Cold Dental caries Anxious/ Family issues Need to sort it ...  Read More

My husband is doing teeth grinding during sleep.can you suggest me for the treatment and what precautions we should take

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He needs a to be evaluated for his stress or any other occlusal reasons due to which he is grinding . Once the cause is known he will be given a nightguard and or occlusal corrections to treat his hab ...  Read More

My mother in night always grinding her teeth and she have face many broken teeth why she grinding his teeth at night

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This habit is known as Bruxism. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

My child 7 year old is grinding his teeth daily night while sleeping from atleast one year. Plz consult what to do for treatment of this problem. Is it cycology issue due some schooling and tiredness Plz suggest Regards K chandrakar Defence Scientist Hyderabad

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Hi, Psychologist issues are certainly more likely to cause this, Do consult a counsellor if this persists. ...  Read More

I had re rct done for tooth twice in 2 years- despite this i feel mild sensitivity in different areas of my teeth- can't pinpoint at one.. my teeth are also brittle and thin because of grinding over years Please suggest me the right toothpaste for my teeth- I wearing night guard since two days.. If you could suggest toothbrush and mouthwash as w

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Hi, You can use a soft bristle toothbrush with sensodyne repair and protect tooth paste and Clorox ADS mouthwash. Consult a dentist and learn the brushing technique suitable for you. Keep in mind that ...  Read More

My daughter, 5 y 5 months has been grinding teeth in her sleep since last September. Please guide what are the causes and what should I do.

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Greetings it's due to worm infestation kindly give albendazole 10 ml at night for a day ...  Read More

Can teeth grinding or clenching affect the position of front teeth?

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Yes, teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching can indeed affect the position of front teeth. Chronic grinding or clenching exerts excessive pressure on the teeth, which can lead to: 1. **Tooth Mobility* ...  Read More

My son is now 9 months old... Everything is good about his health... But from the past 2-3 days I have noticed that he grind is teeth every now and then... What is the issue.. Do I have to worry about it??

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It can be gum irritation Arrival of new teeth ...  Read More

My father is 83 years old and a patient of dementia since last 4 years. Last 5 months he has been completely bed ridden with no movement. In the last few weeks he has started grinding and clenching of teeth while he is awake. This mostly starts in the evening. Since he no longer speaks, it is difficult to understand the reason. Also there is visibl

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Hello Clenching habit is not just related to dental issue There may be other reasons for clenching too Detailed history has to be taken in order to identify the causes of clenching And tooth cannot b ...  Read More

My baby is 9.5 months old and since 2-3 days baby is grinding teeth on and off. And since yesterday afternoon baby has fever 99.1,99.9 and fever coming in 4 hours. But baby has no other symptoms.

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Greetings it could be due to viral ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Maam I have been grinding my teeth so much lately and it hurts my teeth so badly. I already ate medicine like albendanzole(im not sure the spell) two times but it didn't work. Its been one month since i ate this medicine. I think this kind of medicine is quite effective and i trust it. My question is that are there any other disease tha

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Hello! I certainly understand your concerns. Rule out the cause and use mouth guard /Night guards. There are many reasons for night grinding example :- Stress, anxiety, medication's, sleep disorder,i ...  Read More

Hi, I will be having gum cutting so that doctor can check how much teeth is left so that she can decide whether cap can be applied on this RCT teeth which was grinded to become too short or tooth removal. My ques is after gum cutting procedure if doctor decides to remove the teeth, how much time will it take. Can the teeth will be removed that day

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Hello. 1)Crown lengthening is the procedure. 2)If it's normal extraction 20 mins + and -. 3)Can be removed on the same day. ...  Read More

Teeth grinding during stress, anger and anxiety. How much harmful? Now I have pain in teeth. How to check my teeth health? How to control this? Pl help

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Please visit the dentist ...  Read More

My kid threw grinding stone on my foot and my toe got hurt. I have no swelling but have pain while walking. Getting better if I rest . Anything serious?

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Better get xray to rule out hairline fracture Take rest and do cold fomentation Pain killers for 5 days ...  Read More

My 4 year old son has been grinding his teeth at night , since almost 10 days . What could be the reason ? Any suggestions ?

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1. Cold 2. Dental problem 3. Anxious about something ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 5 years old she snores too much and very loudly at night also grinds teeth . What should we do nd whom to consult

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Plz visit pediatrician for proper evaluation ...  Read More

Teeth pain since three days having diabotic also Pl prescription and more pain in night time Pl find exact reason

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Exact reason can be dental decay or Caries which is the cause of infection which is causing pain to you . Go for Xray for the exact diagnosis . Visit your Dentist as soon as possible to avoid the incr ...  Read More

Hi i visited a local dentist for a cap and he said I have grinding of teeth habit called bruxesam So he suggested going for a metal- ceramic rather than a total ceramic cap I'm worried whether the metal may show after few years . Just want to ask suggestions

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Choosing between a metal-ceramic crown and a full ceramic crown (all-ceramic crown) is a decision that depends on various factors, including your dental needs, preferences, and the dentist's recommend ...  Read More

My lower teeth are feeling Sensation all the time, i don't drink too hot too cold water, No Citrix fruits, still my teeths I feel to grind them, and it has been Decaying as well. Kindly suggest.

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Hi Please attach a pic for a better suggestion ...  Read More

Hi I am 24 year old female. I feel urge to chew soemthing like raw rice everytime. I also feel urge to grind teeth or molars. What to do to get rid of this

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Need few details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My daughter is grinding teeth at night during sleep. Also 3-4 white hairs are observed in her head. Kindly suggest.

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Please consult with a pediatrician ...  Read More

Good Evening, I'm 27 y/o guy, i have a problem of teeth grinding and clenching while I'm sleeping. I feel like my tooth will fall out of mouth it gets so loose after waking up. How do i stop this problem?

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U can visit your Dentist to get a complete examination of your teeth. How much teeth disruption has occurred. If it's just started, U can get a mouth night guard made from any dental clinic. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My baby is 7 months old. Is it true that cooked rice should not grind in mixer because it's equivalent to poison. Either should give cooked rice by smashing or by rice should dry- roast- grind- cook. Recently seen this in YouTube. Is it true Doctor?

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Not proven ...  Read More

My kid 5 YEARS OLD While sleeping at night time Teeth grinding how can I stop plz suggest treatment ..

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Grinding teeth at night needs a full and thorough examination as there are multiple reason for this to occur. I would suggest you to visit a pediatric dentist for further evaluation for management. ...  Read More

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