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Help, My 2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Grinds Her Teeth So Bad at Night, Any Advice?
My two younger daughters have major grinding problems while sleeping. My 8 year old used to grind her teeth so bad in her sleep..."
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- It's normal for them to grind their teeth. I was told it is because it helps to stimulate root growth and softens the gums for the next tooth that is coming in. She ...
- since the dentist said everything turned out ok for the 4 yr old, then why shouldn't it turn out ok for the 2 1/2 yr old? i say get her out of your bed, maybe in the r...
- My four year old son also grinds his teeth so loud it sounds like glass breaking. The dentist said this was very normal and that they would grow out of it by 9 or 10 ...
Teeth Grinding
I don't think it becomes a major issue unless they grind their teeth in their sleep...and that you wouldn't really be able to stop until she is older...3 of ...
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- W.: There is nothing to make her stop. Its something kids do. who knows why or if we will know the answer. My son is 11 months and does it all the time. I am a dent...
- All my kids and grandkids did that when they were young. It's almost like the teeth are new toys to play with. They all stopped by the time they were 2 yrs old. Lo...
- W., My son did that too. New teeth are interesting and just have to be played with. Did you ever have braces? The first day that you had them, you put your tongue ...
Teeth Grinding
However, it can also be a sign of sleep apnea. One of my girls started grinding her teeth while sleeping, and I mean a lot. She also started snorig. ...
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- My daugher was a teethgrinder as well and the doctor said that it was a lack of calcium . Try giving her some vitamins. It takes about 3 weeks of doing it consistently...
- My oldest is a teeth grinder. Apparently that is where she holds her stress. Is your daughter or did she have a pacifier at one time? The reason we didn't notice it...
- It could be that a set of new molars is coming in. My son always grinded when he was cutting a new tooth. Another more serious cause could be sinus or allergy problems.
Any Mom's Know About Teeth Grinding at Night?
I myself am a teeth grinder,but it started in my later years now I have to sleep with a mouth piece in my mouth every nite.Pay close attention while hes ...
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- I have a 7 1/2 year old daughter who has grinded her teeth since she was atleast the age of your son. I read somewhere online that the kiddoes usually out grow doing ...
- My daughter does it, and it has ruined her teeth.
- My son, now 21 months, used to grind his teeth constantly in his sleep and it would actually wake me up at night. He has stopped and doesn't do it anymore. I'm sure yo...
9 Month Old Grinding Her Teeth
My daughter is now 7 and she has been grinding her teeth in her sleep as long as I can remember. I also grit my teeth at night and I wear a mouth guard. ...
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- My daughter did this too just a little later than 9 months but she was also a little late to get her teeth. I know you want to take away the pacifier, we were doing th...
- This may not be your situation but worth a check on. My Gran daughter did this and had a pacifer to boot. Horror to me but parents would not listen. Easier to pop on ...
- my boys both did this and it drove me nuts! I tried the same thing as you (no and putting my finger in there). I eventually gave it up and they eventually grew out o...
Teeth Grinding
My son used to grind his teeth really hard while sleeping, when he was one to three years old. Our dentist said that grinding during sleep is usually a sign ...
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- My son used to grind his teeth really hard while sleeping, when he was one to three years old. Our dentist said that grinding during sleep is usually a sign of stress...
- I know he is little but you can talk to him a little and make him aware by telling him not to grind and show him how. It is hard to get the message across to someone ...
- my daughter started to grind her teeth when she was about 2. i have asked 2-3 different dentists what i should do... all of their answers where similar. there is rea...
Teeth Grinding-10m Girl
Is this occuring only during waking hours? or does she do this in her sleep as well? My husband had serious problems grinding his teeth at night, it would ...
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- My 13 month old does it off and on too and I cannot stand the sound! I asked her ped. about it and he said that it's normal for kids to do that when they first get te...
- I have to admit this is the most annoying thing babies can do at this age! Both my twins did it as soon as those top teeth were through, and I would just cringe every ...
- J., Is this occuring only during waking hours? or does she do this in her sleep as well? My husband had serious problems grinding his teeth at night, it would soun...
3 Year Old Grinding Teeth at Night...
I have a problem with grinding and gritting my teeth while I sleep. My teeth are really worn down and cracked, leading to dental bills. ...
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- Hi S., My name is J. and I have a three year old son whp grinds his teeth as well. The sound makes me crazy too. Luckily he seems to go through phases when he grind...
- My 3 year old son also grinds his teeth at night....the sound is horrible to listen to!! I took him to the dentist when it started (about 20 months?), and he has been ...
- Hi S., My daughter who is now 10 did the same thing and, like you said, listening to it was awful!! She did grow out of it and her teeth are fine; her dentist thin...
Teeth Grinding
My daughter is 4 and still occasionally grinds her teeth at night. I know this because i still sleep with her. Grinding is completely normal as my dentist ...
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- J. B, It sounds like your little one is well on her way to acquiring more teeth. My pediatician told me when my daughter started teething that she may grind her te...
- My daughter did the same thing, I was told that her teeth and gums itch or just feel funny and that's why. I found it impossible to bear as well, but it did stop. s...
- Looks like you have enough responses but my youngest son has at times ground his teeth so hard it is painful to listen to. Somehow, his teeth still seem to be in good...
Advice on Teeth Grinding
I grind my teeth so badly at night that I wake myself up doing it. ... They usually put the kids to sleep to work on their teeth and they goof off with the ...
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- Hi, I am a BIG fan of Pediatric Dentists. I travel 125 miles to OKC to take the kids. A Pediatric Dentist is a Specialist. They usually put the kids to sleep to wor...
- Hi T., As a dental hygienist, I can tell you that a LOT of young children grind their teeth. There's not a whole lot to be done about it, since they are young and th...
- Well, I don't know anything "scientific" about it, but I do know I ground my teeth in my sleep when I was a child, and who knows, I may still do it occasionally, alth...
