night grinding

Does your young child grind their teeth?  Does the sound make you want to grind yours?  Teeth grinding can make any parent frustrated, but how bad is it?

Teeth grinding in young children is usually harmless.  Many toddlers and preschoolers do it, and most of them quit on their own by the age of six.  At this stage, treatment is not normally needed.

However, once a child's permanent teeth start coming in, grinding can lead to problems.  An excessive grinder can use a night guard, a molded piece of plastic that children can wear in their mouths to stop them from wearing out adult teeth.  You can buy them over the counter, but we recommend asking us about having one made at your regular dental check-up.  We can tell you how severe we think the tooth grinding is and also give you options for a custom fit night guard, which will be more comfortable for your child.

As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years.  They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.