Tooth grinding while sleeping can sound truly horrible. Tooth grinding in child is actually a fairly common occurrence. Tooth grinding is called bruxism. Over the years this problem can flatten the teeth. It can create problems because this can eventually effect the nerve canals. This can cause severe toothache pain.

      The symptoms of tooth grinding in child are much the same as with adults. The sound made during grinding is the biggest and most immediately obvious clue. This most often occurs at night. It is also possible to see a flattening of the teeth, most obvious with the cupids, what most people think of as the vampire teeth. Bruxism will leave teeth extremely sensitive to hot and cold. Over time notches can develop in the roots of these teeth. This is called abfraction.

      While it may sound horrible and seem like a problem, tooth grinding in child is generally not something to worry too much about. In most children bruxism does not last for all that long, as with many other things, they grow out of it. Baby teeth are not meant to last forever, and while it is important to care of them, it would take some very serious tooth grinding to affect them before they were meant to fall out.

      If you are interested in learning more about tooth grinding in child and would like to speak with our dentists in the Atlanta area, please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. If your family dentist decides that it needs to be treated there are several options available. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of family dental care. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta family dentist, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.