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Is It Normal To Grind And Clench Teeth In Sleep?

I don't know what words to use...but my son makes noise with his teeth while sleeping...just similar to the sound that we hear when someone is shivering with cold...first i thought the problem to be small so i contacted the doctor near my house...he told that it may be due to worms...he gave de-worming medications ...a single dose to be given once while going to bed...but that didn't show too much change...so i took him to child specialist...and what he told was that its just because of his naughty nature...he is too active physically and mentally too..and he said its common in growing kids...anyone in your house had this problem....is there anything to worry about this or its just natural?
Mon, 21 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

As per your complain it seems that your son has a teeth grinding habit also known as Bruxism and it can be due to causes like teething, anxiety,hyperactive kids etc..

It can cause considerable wearing off of the teeth leading to making them sensitive and at times there can be nerve exposures and pain..
There can also be disturbances in the functioning of the jaw joint leading to pain and discomfort..

I would therefore suggest you to consult a Pedodontist and get him evaluated and a certain questions has to be asked to a child like:
1. How does he feel before going to bed?
2. Does he have any problems in school or with friends or anyone at home?
3. Do you find your child to be struggling with something?
4. DO you see any abnormal behaviour of your child when anything particular happens?

Although children when grows, the problem commonly subsides/
As of now make him relaxed while sleeping, talk to him..
Try sleeping with your kid to make him feel relaxed and supported..
Give him nutritious diet and give him sufficient rest..
In case if his teeth are wearing mouthguards can be advised by dentist..

Hope this helps..

Regards,
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Is It Normal To Grind And Clench Teeth In Sleep?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. As per your complain it seems that your son has a teeth grinding habit also known as Bruxism and it can be due to causes like teething, anxiety,hyperactive kids etc.. It can cause considerable wearing off of the teeth leading to making them sensitive and at times there can be nerve exposures and pain.. There can also be disturbances in the functioning of the jaw joint leading to pain and discomfort.. I would therefore suggest you to consult a Pedodontist and get him evaluated and a certain questions has to be asked to a child like: 1. How does he feel before going to bed? 2. Does he have any problems in school or with friends or anyone at home? 3. Do you find your child to be struggling with something? 4. DO you see any abnormal behaviour of your child when anything particular happens? Although children when grows, the problem commonly subsides/ As of now make him relaxed while sleeping, talk to him.. Try sleeping with your kid to make him feel relaxed and supported.. Give him nutritious diet and give him sufficient rest.. In case if his teeth are wearing mouthguards can be advised by dentist.. Hope this helps.. Regards,