any other tots who grind thier teeth out there?

Erinmmo · March 2013

our almost 2.5 yr old grinds them- pretty regularly- her teeth look okay- she has a slight overbite- we are getting ready to move but I noticed that even on the most relaxed days she still grinds them. i dont always tell her to stop but when I do she laughs at me and then makes it a point to do it again.

I didnt plan on taking her to the dentist until she was three since that was what I was told by a pediatric dentist- so if you went through it does it just stop?

And she doesnt do it everyday but regulary enough that I am wondering whats up? We do brush her teeth everyday. She still uses her pacifier for bedtimes and I have noticed that she tries to chew on it now. So I might have to "loose" that soon.

PalmettoBaybee · March 2013

I noticed my DD did that for a long time, more so at night time, until she was around 4 - 5 years old. Both the pediatrician and dentist said it was normal.

stever · March 2013

DS went through a teeth grinding phase at about 1/1.5 that lasted about a year. It was awful but he just gave it up on his own.

Marksmommy321 · March 2013

I mostly lurk on this board but, my DS just turned 3. He still grinds his teeth. His dentist said it is normal for the age, but unfortunetly DS has actually ground his 2 front teeth almost to the nerve. So, it's pretty much a waiting game before he h

toothcare4kids · April 2013

Teeth grinding in young children is usually related to allergies. Research suggests that kids grind their teeth to clear their eustachian tubes. If your child seems to be allergy free, he may still have some fluid build up in his ears at ni

any other tots who grind thier teeth out there?

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