Teeth Grinding Peterborough
We're Open 7 Days A Week
What is Bruxism?
WHY IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT TEETH GRINDING?
Teeth grinding can create numerous problems such as local muscular pain, headaches, loss of tooth structure, gum recession, loose teeth, shortening of teeth, tooth sensitivity, cracked and broken teeth, damage to the bone structure of the jaw joint with temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome), and even facial pain.
Do Children Grind Their Teeth?
The problem is not limited to adults. Approximately 15% to 33% of children show the habit. Children who have the habit tend to do so at two peak times — when their baby teeth emerge and when their permanent teeth come in. Most children lose their habit after these two sets of teeth have come in more fully.
Most commonly, children express their habit during sleep rather than during waking hours. No one knows precisely why children do it, but considerations include improperly aligned teeth or irregular contact between upper and lower teeth, illnesses and other medical conditions (such as nutritional deficiencies and psychological factors including stress.
Grinding of the baby teeth rarely results in problems. However, it can cause pain, headaches, wear on the teeth, and TMD. Consult your dentist if your child’s teeth look worn or if your child complains of tooth sensitivity or pain.
