Teeth grinding during sleep

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Hi Doc.. This is in regards to teeth grinding of kids that happens when in sleep. Do we have any medic or process that can resolve this concern of 4yr old kid.. Earlier, doctor informed that it could be due to worms so he had few shots of deworming medic which helped for 1-2days but later again he resumed his grinding action...so best solutions appreciated by experienced doctors

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Dr. Prakash Medatwal

Pediatrician 41 yrs exp Jaipur

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If associated with GI symptoms, weight loss with stool examination report suggesting worm infestation may be a cause but commonly teeth grinding is seen without any specific reason, it may be regarded as normal behaviour in most children

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, More detailed history required Does he stop grinding after waking him up? Do you find difficult / is he disoriented after the grinding? Grinding can be normal in children.

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Sometimes grinding is associated with worms or seizures too. Consult online