<![CDATA[Teeth Grinding]]>Hi


My 6-year old grinds her teeth everynight during her sleep. Checked the internet and it says they may outgrow this habit as they get older.

Can anyone whose child have been through this share with me if your child outgrew it without treatment?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1185/teeth-grindingRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 21:27:56 GMTMon, 13 Oct 2008 09:34:35 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:27:22 GMT]]>my daughter used to do that… she isn’t even aware of it. but now she doesn’t, anymore. it wasn’t really stress-induced, i think it’s just a phase of her childhood. don’t worry! usually it goes away around in her teens.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/730784Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:27:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:39:46 GMT]]>I grind my teeth when I was a kid, and still now (I’m 27). My teeth is quite out but I’m wondering if the grinding is really the cause. Hope I can get braces in the coming years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728051https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/728051Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:39:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:28:07 GMT]]>

deminc:
My ds did that when he was 4 plus for half a year. I felt it was linked to stress so tried to address that.


Dh and his sister both did that, also linked to stress. It can damage the teeth, esp the molars, over the years. According to the dentist, dh's molars are as worn as someone ten years older than he is. For adults with chronic grinding, a teeth guard can be worn to protect the molars from excessive wear and tear. It is possible to grind until the teeth are excessively short, but this take years to happen. The grinding can also cause headache and jaw stiffness during the day. The best is still to address causes of stress and tension. At one stage I would get ds to practise relaxation techniques before sleeping (he had a hard time sleeping).
What are some of these relaxation techniques? My hubby grinds his teeth all the time, I am worried that he is too stressed up at work.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296245https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296245Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:28:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:13:06 GMT]]>

deminc:
lim_013:

we are lacking of some minerals, see the abstract below:


Other causes of grinding teeth in sleep are connected with different substances deficiency. One of them is pantothenic acid, also known as the anti-stress vitamin. Lack of calcium in our organism can lead to muscle involuntary movements.

Deficiency of magnesium causes muscle spasms, too. To prevent teeth grinding in these cases it’s necessary to take some calcium or magnesium tablets before going to bed. Researches have shown that it helps.

http://worldental.org/teeth/prevent-grinding-teeth-while-sleeping/785/

This is so interesting! Thank you for sharing! Time to run out and buy some magnesium!

you are competing with makers of notebook pc for the magnesium, driving up prices for the rare metal, causing another round of trade dispute between China & Japan ..... :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296149https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296149Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:13:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:12:33 GMT]]>

lim_013:
we are lacking of some minerals, see the abstract below:


Other causes of grinding teeth in sleep are connected with different substances deficiency. One of them is pantothenic acid, also known as the anti-stress vitamin. Lack of calcium in our organism can lead to muscle involuntary movements.

Deficiency of magnesium causes muscle spasms, too. To prevent teeth grinding in these cases it’s necessary to take some calcium or magnesium tablets before going to bed. Researches have shown that it helps.

http://worldental.org/teeth/prevent-grinding-teeth-while-sleeping/785/
This is so interesting! Thank you for sharing! Time to run out and buy some magnesium!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296060https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296060Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:12:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:21:50 GMT]]>we are lacking of some minerals, see the abstract below:


Other causes of grinding teeth in sleep are connected with different substances deficiency. One of them is pantothenic acid, also known as the anti-stress vitamin. Lack of calcium in our organism can lead to muscle involuntary movements.

Deficiency of magnesium causes muscle spasms, too. To prevent teeth grinding in these cases it’s necessary to take some calcium or magnesium tablets before going to bed. Researches have shown that it helps.

http://worldental.org/teeth/prevent-grinding-teeth-while-sleeping/785/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/295146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/295146Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:21:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:27:23 GMT]]>my wife told me i grind my teeth once a while when she knows i am stress... but so far not much damage to my teeth 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294887https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294887Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:27:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:24:01 GMT]]>fierce ! 咬牙切齿!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294627Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:24:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:32:03 GMT]]>You’re welcomed! The stress doesn’t have to be " negative" stress - it can be excitement, sensory etc. Grinding is a way for the nervous or sensory system to calm itself down. I got my ds to do visualization, tense and relax especially the jaw and temples, this way he can feel the difference. Otherwise I tabuleh tahan the nightly grinding sound!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294452Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:32:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:32:32 GMT]]>Thanks Deminc n all for sharing ur exp. DD is a happy child n I really do not see any stress on her. Will try some relaxation exercise for her b4 bedtime n see how it goes. On a lighter side, when I \"complain\" about her teeth grinding ritual, she \"counter-complains\" that I was even nosier with my snoring :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294370https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294370Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:32:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:10:25 GMT]]>My ds did that when he was 4 plus for half a year. I felt it was linked to stress so tried to address that.


Dh and his sister both did that, also linked to stress. It can damage the teeth, esp the molars, over the years. According to the dentist, dh’s molars are as worn as someone ten years older than he is. For adults with chronic grinding, a teeth guard can be worn to protect the molars from excessive wear and tear. It is possible to grind until the teeth are excessively short, but this take years to happen. The grinding can also cause headache and jaw stiffness during the day. The best is still to address causes of stress and tension. At one stage I would get ds to practise relaxation techniques before sleeping (he had a hard time sleeping).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294335https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294335Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:10:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:38:46 GMT]]>Yes, my dh too! May b case of like father like daughter. Do u all do anything to help ur kids get out of this unconscious habit?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294318https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294318Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:38:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:08:03 GMT]]>

phankao:
My dd also used to grind her teeth...doesn't anymore. She's 16. On the other hand, my dh grinds his teeth in his sleep!

My dh grinds hit teeth at times too. I think is due to stress.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294286Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:08:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:16:31 GMT]]>

peterch:
Jade:

My DD, 8 yrs old, grinds her teeth during sleep almost every night. She sleeps in my room, so I know as I am a light sleeper. I am concern as it can get v loud- wonder if it will damage her teeth. More curiously, does anyone know why some pple grind their teeth when sleeping n how can I stop my DD from doing so. Advise, anyone? Thank you.


my DS did the same thing when he was 6-9 years old. Now he is 11 and he had stop doing that by himself without any treatment.

My dd also used to grind her teeth...doesn't anymore. She's 16. On the other hand, my dh grinds his teeth in his sleep!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294267https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294267Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:16:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:13:14 GMT]]>Nudging her to stop n gently "slapping" her to stop at that pt in time also did not help. Sigh…what if she still does not grow out of it by next year?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294265Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:13:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:26:21 GMT]]>

Jade:
My DD, 8 yrs old, grinds her teeth during sleep almost every night. She sleeps in my room, so I know as I am a light sleeper. I am concern as it can get v loud- wonder if it will damage her teeth. More curiously, does anyone know why some pple grind their teeth when sleeping n how can I stop my DD from doing so. Advise, anyone? Thank you.

my DS did the same thing when he was 6-9 years old. Now he is 11 and he had stop doing that by himself without any treatment.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294258https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294258Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:26:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:50:27 GMT]]>My DD, 8 yrs old, grinds her teeth during sleep almost every night. She sleeps in my room, so I know as I am a light sleeper. I am concern as it can get v loud- wonder if it will damage her teeth. More curiously, does anyone know why some pple grind their teeth when sleeping n how can I stop my DD from doing so. Advise, anyone? Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294256Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:50:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:06:22 GMT]]>Is this common among 13M old children as mine likes to "grind" her teeth now & then. My child got 4 upper & 4 bottom teeth

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/228941https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/228941Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:06:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Mon, 17 May 2010 05:38:03 GMT]]>Some children outgrow it, but if it develops into a habit as she grows up, it can cause a lot of problems for her, such as TMJ. Ask your dentist what you can do about it; some would prescribe a mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186807https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186807Mon, 17 May 2010 05:38:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:41:38 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:

Thanks. I invest an average of about $1500 on my teeth per year :faint: . My dentist look to me to pay for his year-end ski trips.
LOL

I have teeth grinding problem. Dentist had me made a splint. It cost me >$500!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/122977https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/122977Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:41:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:25:07 GMT]]>I wear a custom fitted splint when I sleep cos I grind. It’s made of extremely hard plastic n it clinks in pretty securely so it would be pretty hard for it to come loose in the mouth during sleep. You can get a mould done by a dentist n have one made for you. I’m not sure how old a child must be before he can wear one but I’m getting my 14 yo one soon. If you’re an adult, I’d advise you to get one before you grind your teeth down to the dentine. A good dentist would notice wear and advise making a splint.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/116849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/116849Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:25:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:30:51 GMT]]>

Poonie:
tankee:

My DS will turn 7 this year and he is still grinning his teeth when he sleeps.


the other, one of his baby tooth dropped off when he was grinning in his sleep. luckily he woke up without shallowing it. 😉

Perhaps can ask where plardo bought the night guard. But just wondering if there's any risk of the child swallowing it.

if it's the same one I saw, it's probably too big unless the child bites off some bits of it and swallows those parts :roll: It's a retainer looking thingy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114862https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114862Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:30:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:28:11 GMT]]>

tankee:
My DS will turn 7 this year and he is still grinning his teeth when he sleeps.


the other, one of his baby tooth dropped off when he was grinning in his sleep. luckily he woke up without shallowing it. 😉
Perhaps can ask where plardo bought the night guard. But just wondering if there's any risk of the child swallowing it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114858https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114858Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:28:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Teeth Grinding on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:04:09 GMT]]>My DS will turn 7 this year and he is still grinning his teeth when he sleeps.


the other, one of his baby tooth dropped off when he was grinning in his sleep. luckily he woke up without shallowing it. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114535https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/114535Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:04:09 GMT