Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Teeth grinding is a common behavior in babies, toddlers, and young children that typically goes away on its own as kids get older.

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.

Questions About Teeth Grinding?

If you have any questions about teeth grinding contact us today, request an appointment for your child, or explore the other pediatric dental services we offer using the links below.

Grin Pediatric Dentistry – Aurora, CO

18801 E Hampden Ave #178
Aurora, CO 80013
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Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(720) 399-1227

Grin Pediatric Dentistry – Brighton, CO

2700 E. Bridge St. #201
Brighton, CO 80601
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Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(303) 659-7700

Grin Pediatric Dentistry – Lakewood, CO

7475 W Colfax #103
Lakewood, CO 80214
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Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(720) 512-2879

Dental Emergency?

We’re available after hours for emergencies! Our office is located in the same shopping center as Walmart, right across the street from The Home Depot.

Grin Pediatric Dentistry — Northglenn, CO

420 E 120th Ave Unit B-11
Northglenn, CO 80233
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Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(720) 453-3277

Grin Pediatric Dentistry — Centennial, CO

6870 S University Blvd
Centennial, CO 80122
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Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Phone

(720) 277-5930

(Temporarily Closed) Grin Pediatric Dentistry — Denver, CO

2910 E Colfax Ave #110
Denver, CO 80206

Hours

Temporarily Closed

Phone

(720) 285-7972

Dental Emergency?

We’re available after hours for emergencies! Our office is located directly across from the Walgreens and Walmart.