{"id":12470,"date":"2026-04-06T12:06:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misyondent.com\/?p=12470"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:12:55","slug":"teeth-grinding-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/misyondent.com\/en\/blog\/teeth-grinding-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If Your Child Grinds Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If that annoying noise from your child's room wakes you up at night, you are not alone. Many parents are curious about the sound of grinding teeth that they notice at bedtime: \"Is this normal? Will something happen to your teeth? Should I see a specialist about this?\" These are very pertinent questions. Teeth grinding in children - medical name bruxism<\/strong> - It is a very common condition, but it does not have the same cause and course in every case. In this guide, we will try to explain the causes, symptoms and when you should consult your dentist.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) in Children?\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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Bruxism<\/strong>is the involuntary rubbing or compression of the upper and lower teeth against each other. This action occurs mostly during sleep and is experienced without the person being aware of it. In children, bruxism occurs at two different peaks during the period of deciduous teeth (usually 3-6 years) and during adolescence with the eruption of permanent teeth.<\/p>

Research shows that about thirty percent of pre-school children experience occasional teeth grinding. This rate tends to decrease towards adolescence; however, some may develop a chronic picture that extends into adulthood. The form of bruxism that occurs during sleep is called \"sleep bruxism\", while the compression that occurs while awake during the day is called \"awake bruxism\". The more common type in children is sleep bruxism.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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There is no single cause of bruxism in children; usually several factors play a role together.<\/p>