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See the Dentist or someone who has experienced. Good Luck, I didn't even knew my 24 yrs old daughter was grindings and got TMJ problems because we the parents are deaf. Hope good luck though.

Hi Mia,
I recommend cranial therapy. This is a very gentle method of working with the plates in the head which can help release any stress from the jaw joint. Dr. Liz Erkenswick in Evanston is a chiropractor who does this, her number is ###-###-####. Elaine Stocker is a Naprapath in Chicago, I don't have her number, yet if you go to www.birthlink.com she is listed there. One more thing is to rule out parasites, it sounds funny but you would put a strip of clear tape on your son's anus when he goes to bed and then in the morning you look to see if there are any pararsites.
If this is the case there are herbs to take which will help to get rid of them. I hope this helps!
L.

take him to the dentist- he can measure the childs inner mouth and have a form made that fits in his mouth to wear at night. Jeanne

Talk to your Dr or dentist

See your dentist. He may need to wear a mouth guard designed for use at bedtime to prevent him from grinding his teeth.

I have been a pediatric dental assistant for over 25 years. While I know that the grinding is hair raising, it usually is very common at this age. Your son's 6 year molars are moving into position causing the grinding. This will usually subside when they eventually erupt. Good luck and hang in there!

I found this online. I like to use homeopathic remedies (non toxic, safe for kids/adults, no side effects) for things like this. Here's the link, but I pasted it below:
http://www.peacefulmind.com/homeopathy.htm

GRINDING THE TEETH
Grinding the teeth, known as bruxism, may require a dental visit for an adjustment of the bite or even for a bite guard to protect the teeth. Homeopathic Arsenicum Album 30x is used for this condition that occurs during sleep. Give one dose at bedtime for five nights.

You can get this at Fruitful Yield (Next to Kohls at Fox Valley Mall, Aurora) or Whole Foods Market. If you can't find the 30X, you can use a 6C. Low potencies.

Also, this remedy is great for the stomach flu where there's vomiting AND diarrhea! I always have it around for when that illness starts coming about.

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Hi! My son grinds his teeth at night and this is also a big concern with us. You might try a safe gaurd. I'm not sure if you would need to request one from the dentist or if you could find it at a Wal-mart or local store. I hope this advice will help you!

My daughter does as well. She has been grinding her teeth since she got them! It drives me up a wall, as I am sure it does you! I have talked to her ped about it, our dentist about it....family..etc....I heard that it would be a good idea to get her a mouth guard for night time, but when I spoke to the professionals, they say NOT to. That is will restrict her mouth growth. They say she will grow out of it and that it is perfectly normal. I hate to see her teeth...thank goodness it is the baby teeth that have been shaved down so low. Anyway, it is normal. Stop worrying. And yes, is it ever annoying!!

good luck,

A.

If you can take him to a dentist, they can tell on sight if you're a teeth grinder becauuse it wears down your teeth. They usually recommend making a mouth guard to wear at night. It's a common problem.

Talk to the dentist.

Mia-
I would have his cranium and jaw checked by a pediatric chiropractor (www.icpa4kids.org) to look for misalignment. After that a follow-up with your dentist to co-care would be great. Hope all goes well.
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J.

Talk to your pediatritian and/or dentist. This is sometimes a sign of nightmares or other anxiety issues that the child isn't even aware of (my son is now 9 and still grinds his teeth sometimes). Our dentist told us that occasional grinding isn't a big issue but if he is grinding really hard or all the time, he could damage his teeth or develop TMJ. You could try talking to him about nightmares or other worries he might be having and that might alleviate some, too.

i still grit my teeth, you can have the dentist make a buxton container for him but since hes growing he will have to have it changed as he grows, you wear it to bed, like a football players thing they stick in their mouth, i had one and didnt like wearing it, and from not wearing it it stopped fitting , thats about all you can do, it does grind the teeth down it did mine, but thank God its nothing serious, to worry about,

Grinding teeth at this age is normal,it sounds like nails on a chalk board to us, but it is normqal. Most kids will grow out of it. If you are really concerned you can talk to your dentist. I would be hesitant if they do suggest a night guard, or bruxism appliance at this age as he is still growing and it will not last long and it can hinder his growth as well. I have worked for a pediatric dentist for the past 11 years and it is a common issue parents have with their little ones. Good Luck and hang in there :)