HELP! Toddler grinding teeth in sleep!!! eeeeek!?

My daughter is 20 months and she%26#039;s grinding her teeth in her sleep. Her cot is still in our room through lack of space and my partner grinds his teeth too so i%26#039;ve got the horrific noise coming from both sides! He has an appointment for the dentist next week though so he can get a mouth guard.


So is there anything I can do about my daughter? She gave up her dummy about 4 months ago without any problem but it seems to be since then Or it could be since her back teeth came in (it was around the same time)


Please help! The sound is driving me crazy! I can%26#039;t wear ear plugs because i%26#039;m worried I wouldn%26#039;t hear her if she woke up!


aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

HELP! Toddler grinding teeth in sleep!!! eeeeek!?
my boy still does it and he is 13!! I worry about his teeth wearing away!!lol!


speak to your gp or dentist..


maybe they can help.





it is annoying!!


good luck





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Reply:Its not the sound you should be worrying about, its the irreparable damage being done to your daughters and husbands teeth. Since your husband is already taken care of, he%26#039;s no worry, but your little girl is a different story.





I would take your daughter to the dentist as well, though I dont know what they could do, because of the risk of her choking on a night guard. If she continues this behavior she will rip the little enamel that she has on her teeth exposing them to decay and further problems like nerve infection, which is sometimes fatal. Baby teeth are incredibly sensitive and though they are temporary do effect dental health in the long run.





A toddler has no other reason for this kind of activity other than stress. Try reducing stress factors for example, brightly colored toys and decor over-stimulate a baby trying to get to sleep. If her area is a bright color then send her over to grandmas for a week and repaint to a softer pastel color. If there%26#039;s a street light outside get some thick curtains. Mobiles are ok but keep it simple. Make sure she does a lot of activity during the day so she%26#039;s sleepy when she%26#039;s put down to bed, and steer clear of lots of loud noise, bright lights and fighting (not to say that you and your husband fight but you get what I mean). Make sure she%26#039;s not cranky when she%26#039;s put down (thats already too late of a bedtime) but peaceful and serene. 7:30 is a good bedtime.





Doing these things should lower her stress level and she should sleep more peacefully without teeth grinding.








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Reply:your toddler is experiencing background stress and is possibly showing signs of being very highly strung. she needs to get a mouth guard and you should keep an eye on her emotionally too.
Reply:Make an appointment with a pediatric dentist for your daughter. Find out what, if anything, you can/should do at this time. Grinding teeth can cause TMJ and you certainly wouldn%26#039;t want your daughter to have that! She also will tend to get earaches (it%26#039;s not infected, it%26#039;s because the jaw hinge swells).





I disagree with other posters. Stress is often NOT the cause of grinding teeth, particularly in children.
Reply:hi, my son has been grinding his teeth ever since they came through and I have also been told that I do while i am asleep. I took my son to the dentist when he was 2 years old and the dentist advised me that many children and adults do this while asleep and that there is no underlining cause for it. My son is now nearly seven and still does it at night. I am sorry i cannot offer you a cure but i just wanted to reasure you that it is normally and nothing to worry about although as you say the noise is annoying. Have you tried going to sleep listening to music on headphones or even using cotton wool in the ears (i resorted to this several times when son slept in our room) Best wishes
Reply:my 4 tear old does this and it goes threw me he is that loud i can hear him when iam in my bed rm
Reply:Teeth grinding, technically known as bruxism, is a common night-time habit in many toddlers. About half of young children grind their teeth at one point or another. This behaviour usually starts around 10 months, when your child%26#039;s front teeth - two on the top and two on the bottom - have come in. Teeth grinding can continue into toddlerhood and beyond. Some children grind their teeth all night long, while others do it off and on. Basically, don%26#039;t worry. The sound may be nerve-racking for you, but the grinding won%26#039;t hurt your toddler%26#039;s teeth and she%26#039;ll outgrow this habit eventually. A low-key approach is best; making a big deal out of it may only make your toddler anxious and encourage the grinding. If you are concerned about her teeth, talk to the dentist when you next take her for a check-up. Hope this helps x



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