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MY KID 5 YEARS OLD TEETH GRINDING
My kid 5 YEARS OLD While sleeping at night time Teeth grinding how can I stop plz suggest treatment ..
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We first need to evaluate the cause for grinding.. it might be due to anxiety... stress..
we need to do behavior management of the child following appliance if it might have been required
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Don’t delay.. persistence of it will lead to jaw pain afterwards
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There are various reasons for bruxism. You need to consult and then plan the treatment accordingly.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Bruxism haa many reasons like stress anxiety
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Dr. Srishti Tody
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Grinding of teeth at night by children may also be a sign of a sleep disorder where they may not be able to breathe properly in sleep. All probable causes of the bruxism need to be evaluated to confirm a diagnosis.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
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.
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