Teeth grinding is surprisingly common among children, teens and adults. Called bruxism (from Greek ebryxa, to gnash the teeth), it can be so perplexing and alarming to parents, especially when you are woken up in the middle of the night by the loud, screeching noise-- but your child sleeps on. What causes it? Aside from [...]
Teeth grinding, known as bruxism, is actually very common in children. Many parents have the experience of hearing their children under the age of eleven grinding their teeth at night. It is actually pretty normal behavior. However, it can become problematic if it causes tooth wear, pain, or trouble sleeping. Why do kids grind their [...]
Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. Bruxism refers to situations when individuals grind, gnash, or clench their teeth in a pathologic manner when awake or asleep. Learn more: What is Bruxism? from Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, [...]
At one point in your life, you probably were guilty of grinding your teeth. Whether you were a younger child or a full-blown adult, teeth grinding is an act that is often done without much thought and most commonly subconsciously while we are sleeping. It just sort of happens, and doing it can become a [...]