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Teeth grinning
Dear All,
My son grinned his teeth a lot during sleep. Please suggest some remedy.
Is it due to worms in his stomach.
Thanks in advance
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Hi sir....
Grinding of teeth is medically called as BRUXISM....
causes of Bruxism:
**stress and anxiety
**Occlusal disturbance
**sleep apnea
**Missing or crooked teeth
consequence of Bruxism:
**Fracturing,loosening or loss of teeth
** wearing away of teeth
**may even damage Jaws and TMJ problem....
Occasional teeth grinding is not a big issue But chronic grinding of teeth is a noticable issue...
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby dentist for furthur consultation and management
Health Tips
Treatment of Teeth grinding:
**occlusal guard
**If stress is the major problem, then stress relaxation counselling should be done..
**Use of mscle relaxants ..
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Some children may grind their teeth at night. It is sometimes associated with mouth breathing. Worms are not a cause it is just a myth. No treatment is required for this at this age
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