Beatrice Swanson is a Professor in North Carolina and writes during her free time. She has a keen interest on health and beauty-related issues, and is dismayed by the unethical hype and disinformation in the business.
Have you ever heard this annoying sound that your child makes when he’s asleep? You might think he’s awake but is sleeping so soundly. Aside from his heavy breathing, you too can hear the clenching and gnashing sound of his teeth; bruxism is the medical term for this
condition.
Don’t get too worried for there’s nothing really severe. But he can damage his teeth with constant teeth grinding, and a visit to a cosmetic dentist in San Diego could provide any help
needed so as not to worsen the damage on the teeth.
Bruxism happens when the top and bottom teeth are not properly aligned. Some tend to grind their teeth to ease the pain due to earache. Even children get stressed too and when it is really too much for them to manage. They tend to bring this in their sleep and as a result, grinding the teeth becomes an outlet. Child stress includes school tests, not being able to cope up with new environment and arguments. Also, noticed that children who are hyperactive experience bruxism too.
Aside from the teeth getting worn down, mild headache in the morning may occur. But when the grinding gets chronic, facial pain and jaw problems are so likely to happen like Temporomandibular joint disease or TMJ could be experienced.
Bringing a child to a cosmetic dentist in San Diego will help you determine whether the reason for the teeth grinding is physical- due to misaligned teeth or, psychological which is brought by stress and be able to come up with an effective treatment. In cases where the teeth get damaged, a night guard worn in the mouth prevents the teeth from more or further damage. It may be a little uncomfortable but, it’s effective.
Whatever bruxism is caused by stress or some physical factors, relaxing before bedtime could be very helpful like listening to soothing music, reading a book or taking a warm bath or shower. In cases caused by stress, some doctors prescribe anxiolytics or anti-stress agents. Although not often recommended. Again, there’s really nothing severe with teeth clenching. It’s the sound and the damage caused on the teeth that are a little disturbing.
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