Teeth grinding — also known as bruxism — is surprisingly common in children, especially during sleep. Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center to learn more. We often work with parents concerned about nighttime grinding at The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. Here’s what you need to know about why it happens, what signs to watch for, …
Teeth grinding wears down the teeth and causes headaches and pain in the jaw, ears, and neck. Did you know that about 30% of adults grind their teeth in one way or another, while 10% to 15% get painful bruxism during sleep? Teeth grinding is a seemingly benign dental condition that’s incredibly detrimental to the …
If you have concerns about your child grinding his or her teeth, or if you grind your teeth, we can help! Schedule your appointment at The Dental Anesthesia Center today. Do you grind or clench your teeth? Or do you notice your child grinding their teeth while sleeping? If you or your child unconsciously clench …
Signs of bruxism are pain when chewing, sore jaw or teeth in the morning, chipped enamel or very specific wear in the points where the teeth meet. Most children start grinding their teeth as soon as they get those first pearly whites on both the upper and lower jaw. It is also a way to …
Because bruxism (teeth grinding) has many negative consequences, you should talk to a St. Louis pediatric dentist right away if you think your child may be at risk. As a parent, there are few things worse than your child coming to you with a pain that they don’t understand. Even worse, you might not be …