Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Teeth Grinding in Infants, Toddlers, and Children

Bruxism is a medical condition that is more commonly known as teeth grinding. During each stage of life, there are similar experiences that contribute to frequent or unconscious teeth grinding. Bruxism is common in infants, toddlers, and young children but usually stops by the teenage years.

Most kids outgrow bruxism, but regular dental visits and parental support can help reduce the negative effects of your child’s teeth grinding in the meantime. It is important that if your child has lost their baby teeth, we work together to prevent teeth grinding. If untreated, after baby teeth have fallen out, damage to your child’s permanent teeth is likely to occur. Children can also develop temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) from repeatedly clenching their jaw while grinding their teeth.

Teeth Grinding Treatment

Bruxism treatment can include correctly aligning teeth that are misaligned, altering bite issues with crowns, or making a custom mouth guard for your child. We are here to help! We will monitor your child’s oral health, including any effects of teeth grinding, from their first visit up until their teenage years to ensure any possible damage is prevented. We offer custom kids mouth guards to ensure your child’s teeth are protected if they are grinding during the day or at night.