What are the Causes of teeth grinding in sleep of kids?

Answer 1

Teeth grinding is a medical condition wherein a person unconsciously clenches his or her teeth, usually while asleep.Teeth grinding or bruxism, is not merely a habit. In fact, it is a condition that is currently being addressed by today's medicine. Doctors believe that bruxism is caused by a number of factors. Here are five examples of the common causes of teeth grinding.Stress is the most common reason for bruxism. Most doctors suppose that stress is the primary cause of teeth grinding during sleep. Stress can disrupt a person's sleeping cycle. If a particular sleeping pattern is disrupted, the person ends up clenching their teeth unconsciously and intermittently during sleep. This is where a lot of researchers are currently focusing on, as this explanation is the one most common.

Answer 2

Teeth grinding at night could be caused by many things. I grind my teeth at night and have for about 22 years. I was told when I was younger that I would grow out of it, but it just keeps getting worse. I have been put on antidepressants for the grinding (although I do not consider myself to be depressed..at all) and that seemed to help. The justification for the antidepressants was that teeth grinding is a way to release tension from various stressors that may be present in a person's life. They also make mouth guards, which I have used as well. If you were interested in one of those, I would not buy one at a drug or grocery store, I would go to your dentist and have him fit you for a guard that is specifically for you. Tgdan: The problem you may have there is that some anti-depressants can actually cause as a side effect! I don't understand why you would be given anti-depressants to stop you from grinding your teeth. Anti-anxiety drugs would make more sense but I believe these also can cause bruxism. It's certainly true that over-the-counter nightguards can vary in quality, but even the most expensive OTC nightguards are significantly cheaper than a custom made device from a dentist.

Answer 3

I wish someone who knows can tell me how to stop grinding my teeth...I dont know if I do it in my sleep, I definitey do it whe I am awake....I bought a mouth guard and am due to collect it from my dentist next week.

Does anyone know if orthodotic treatment would help

Answer 4

Hi

Teeth and other oral issues are directly related to the stomach. Simpler diet like fruits and vegetables is good for teeth. If you have teeth grinding problem it is because of your stomach better take medicine that can clean your stomach. There can be some parasites in your stomach "teeth grinding" is a symptom of parasites in stomach.

"The abnormal grinding, clenching, and gnashing of the teeth. This condition occurs most often at night, and it may be linked to the restlessness and anxiety caused in the body by the parasite's release of waste and other toxins."

Regards

Fred

Answer 5

They (psychologists etc.) say this habit is caused by a stressful day. I'm pretty sure this is still a hypothesis though. Try buying one of those rubber mouth guards they have at dentist' offices. They sound dangerous but they'll probably help.

Answer 6

There isn't a single answer to this question as it could be a list of things, such as stress, nightmares, or even mental disorders such as PTSD can be the cause of such.

Caffeine intake is also known to be a factor that can cause you to grind your teeth. Try to avoid caffeine before bed, and minimize intake during the day.

• The most common reason is your stress level. People tend to clench their teeth at night when a stressful situation bothers them. Without realizing it, you will just bite so hard that your muscles are hurt. Then when you are asleep, your jaws are moving so hard that the chewing surfaces are damaged.

Other reasons for teeth grinding while you are sleeping include:

• New medication or a change in medication
• Abnormal bite or crooked or missing teeth

Answer 7

Teeth Grinding is medically known as Bruxism.

Teeth grinding cases stem from stress or anxiety that affect people subconsciously while sleeping.

Eventually, such a habit can damage the teeth or cause other complications.

Mental and Emotional Cause:

1. Stressful Lifestyle

2. Sleep disorder

3. Suppressed Anger

Physical Causes

1. Teething

2. Genetics

3. Medication

4. Illness

5. Dehydration

6. Misalignment

Answer 8

If your awake when you grind your teeth your obviously conscious of it... so maybe its a habit or boredom Talk to your dentist

Answer 9

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