Pediatric Dentistry of Redlands

It may not seem like a big deal when your child is little and grinding their teet h. But a lifetime of this habit can cause negative problems for the health of your child’s smile. While it is common in children under age 11 and it may be considered, “normal behavior,” it can be troublesome to hear as a parent. If your child is grinding their teeth, you may want to consider scheduling an appointment with their pediatric dentist in order to ensure there is no long-term damage. Here are 4 signs your child is grinding their teeth. 1.      You hear a noise in their room at night like nails on a chalkboard. This sound is squeaky, high-pitched and can really bother you if you hear it. 2.            Teeth that are flattened, cracked or chipped. This is a serious problem and should be looked at immediately by your dentist. 3.             Jaw or face soreness. If you...

It is unfortunate but sometimes in the middle of watching television you may hear a loud, squeaky noise. When you hear that loud noise and you go to investigate you find that your young daughter is grinding her teeth. While, the sound is loud and you worry about the overall health of her mouth there are treatments that Dr. Fuller can recommend. Children may grind their teeth for a variety of reasons. It may be nervousness, their teeth may not be aligned properly or it may be in response to pain. Some children who have cerebral palsy or who have been diagnosed with attention disorders will also grind their teeth. No matter what the actual reason is, drawing attention to it can actually make it worse.   Bruxism, or grinding often happens at night when they are sleeping or while they are under stress. The long-term effects of bruxism are chipped teeth from weakened enamel, which can lead to long-term problems with adult teeth when the baby teeth finally fall ...