John (imaginary name) is facing a great problem with his teeth at his early age of 3. Although he doesn’t know about it at all, her mother noticed that he grinds his milk teeth during his sleep and clenches upper and lower teeth, rubbing them together. It now becomes a deep problem both for him and her mother. When consulted doctor said it is a common habit is called bruxism which often leads child to tooth infections.
So, it’s to be cured as soon as possible. Although there may not be any problem (like pain, damage) if the child have milk teeth, but the problem may be sustained and once the adult teeth would grow, teeth infections may arise then. So if you notice your child having bruxism, it is better not to ignore anymore.
What are the causes?
As the children suffering from bruxism are not aware what they do during their sleep, it is very difficult to know the exact cause of the problem. But recent research has predicted that sleep disturbances may be major causes of the bruxism. It may also result from other problems like bed-wetting, drooling or sleep-talking. Further, rapid eye movement (REM) patterns causing mainly from dehydration may be one of the major causes of bruxism.
What can be done to recover?
If you are sure your child has been suffering from bruxism, you have to take it to the cosmetic dentist new york. Your dentist will advise you what is to be done and you should follow dentist’s suggestions.
In most of the cases, dentists recommend a mouth guard wearing which at night teeth grinding can be prevented. But your child may not feel easy with mouth guard and then you have to find way otherwise. But remember that these problems arise mainly due to sleep trouble. So, try to relax your child before he goes to sleep, by warm bath or massage of the jaw.
But if your child has already been suffering from teeth infections, consult teeth whitening dentist who can help you in this regard. And always keep it in your mind that bruxism is not very severe disease but it may be so if ignored. Moreover, if you have no idea where to consult and how, please come online to search for dentist or teeth whitening manhattan.
Nathan Woo 