Nightime teeth grinding 3yo

Codi · 11-15-2011, 12:15 AM

I've noticed dd grinds her teeth a little bit. I usually hear it like once a night or so and it's not that bad sounding. But the last week has been A W F U L.

It sounds so horrible and she is doing it SO MUCH! :shive

I kow I can go to the dentist and have a night guard made. We have them made for ds (but as a space maintainer not for grinding his teeth) but our insurance doesn't cover much of her fees (she is a homeopathic, natural dentist) and it would cost $100 out of our pocket for a night guard. I *WILL* pay this but I wanted to see what my other options were first, if any.

I was reading a bit online about teeth grinding and I read that it is very commonly triggered by stress. She has been sick off and on the last 10 days or so...Im wondering if maybe it is just related to that and will die back down...

Ideas??

Codi · 11-15-2011, 09:04 AM

tiffany · 11-15-2011, 09:29 AM

I've always read that it's a symptom of a parasite.

Usually though there are several other symptoms that can accompany it - bed wetting, restless sleep, stomach pains, bowel issues, etc. If she isn't having any of those too, then I have no idea, but prayers for your little miss.

Codi · 11-15-2011, 09:32 AM

Besides being ill the last week, no. I do not suspect parasite at all.

BearyBlessed · 11-15-2011, 10:46 AM

Punkin has done this for quite a while. I notice it more than others.
I asked their dentist when we were in last week. She said it's totally normal in kids. She said you can get a mouth guard, but does not recommend them because their mouths are still growing and changing so much.
She had a theory but I can't remember exactly. I think it was something about it helping in the process of them learning what their mouths do, helping the new teeth come in, etc.

Codi · 11-15-2011, 11:10 AM

I just know my nephew (newly 6) just got a mouth guard for teeth grinding. He was grinding his teeth so badly he cracked a tooth and got an abscess.

And she already has very bad, brittle teeth so Im really

about it.

Soliloquy · 11-15-2011, 05:37 PM

We all have parasites.

food grade diatomaceous earth will take care of it. It stopped Simon's teeth grinding.

Codi · 11-16-2011, 12:00 AM

No, you are totally right. We all do.

I haven't noticed her do it at all yet tonight....Ill keep watching it and remember the clay if not.

11-15-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Nightime teeth grinding 3yo I've noticed dd grinds her teeth a little bit. I usually hear it like once a night or so and it's not that bad sounding. But the last week has been A W F U L. It sounds so horrible and she is doing it SO MUCH! :shive I kow I can go to the dentist and have a night guard made. We have them made for ds (but as a space maintainer not for grinding his teeth) but our insurance doesn't cover much of her fees (she is a homeopathic, natural dentist) and it would cost $100 out of our pocket for a night guard. I WILL pay this but I wanted to see what my other options were first, if any. I was reading a bit online about teeth grinding and I read that it is very commonly triggered by stress. She has been sick off and on the last 10 days or so...Im wondering if maybe it is just related to that and will die back down... Ideas?? __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

11-15-2011, 09:04 AM	#2
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

11-15-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
tiffany Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in the land of grits and sweet tea y'all Posts: 2,436	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo I've always read that it's a symptom of a parasite. Usually though there are several other symptoms that can accompany it - bed wetting, restless sleep, stomach pains, bowel issues, etc. If she isn't having any of those too, then I have no idea, but prayers for your little miss. __________________ Always Seeking Him... Daughter to The King! Wife to Hubby since Dec 03! Mama to Mr J since Dec 05, Miss E since Dec 07, and Baby H since Oct 10, and Baby M since 12/30/11 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! ~Psalm 119:10

11-15-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo Besides being ill the last week, no. I do not suspect parasite at all. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

11-15-2011, 10:46 AM	#5
BearyBlessed Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 'Neath the willow tree Posts: 6,636	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo Punkin has done this for quite a while. I notice it more than others. I asked their dentist when we were in last week. She said it's totally normal in kids. She said you can get a mouth guard, but does not recommend them because their mouths are still growing and changing so much. She had a theory but I can't remember exactly. I think it was something about it helping in the process of them learning what their mouths do, helping the new teeth come in, etc. __________________ ~BearyBlessed~ ~ISFP/Type 2~ Wife to my best friend since December 2000 Mama to my boys Aji ~ My long awaited blessing ~ May 2007 Living with T1D since May 2012 YoYo ~ My HBAC miracle ~ November 2009

11-15-2011, 11:10 AM	#6
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo I just know my nephew (newly 6) just got a mouth guard for teeth grinding. He was grinding his teeth so badly he cracked a tooth and got an abscess. And she already has very bad, brittle teeth so Im really about it. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

11-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#7
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo We all have parasites. food grade diatomaceous earth will take care of it. It stopped Simon's teeth grinding.

11-16-2011, 12:00 AM	#8
Codi Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25,840	Re: Nightime teeth grinding 3yo No, you are totally right. We all do. I haven't noticed her do it at all yet tonight....Ill keep watching it and remember the clay if not. __________________ MOMMY TO A - 14 A - 11 N - 8

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