CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR TEETH GRINDING

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TEETH GRINDING

- When a toddler rubs her upper and lower teeth too and fro or tightly hold her jaws

- also called 'bruxism'

CAUSES OF TEETH GRINDING

- Anxiety or Stress

- Teething discomfort

- Pinworms - an intestinal parasite

- Nutritional deficiency like calcium and vitamins

- Imperfect alignment of teeth termed as Malocclusion

EFFECTS OF TEETH GRINDING

- A sore or painful jaw

- Loose or damaged teeth

- Pain when chewing food

- A headache or an earache

- Tooth sensitivity and cavities

- Misalignment, loose or damaged teeth

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP?

- Spend quality time with your child

- Get your child treated for pinworms

- Distract your child by giving her new toys and gifts

- Give your child a teething ring to ease the teething discomfort

- Consult your child's doctor to identify nutritional deficiencies and get her treated accordingly

Note: Please consult your child's doctor if the teeth grinding is causing your child difficulty in sleeping, eating, and carrying out her daily routine.