I saw this question for adult-what about a 1year old?!


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I saw this question for adult-what about a 1year old?

My nephew is 1 year old! He grinds his teeth. He can't have stress!?!?
What is there to help him?


Answers:

Some people will recommend this, so I must say, DO NOT GET A BITE APPLIANCE MADE FOR A YOUNG CHILD!!!

I can not state emphatically enough that you should never, ever consider getting (or making) an appliance to stop tooth grinding in a young child. This would stop proper growth and development of the jaw where the appliance is worn.

It is my opinion that baby teeth are designed to be worn away as the jaws grow and develop. This allows for different growth rates and it allows for the accommodation of the permanent teeth with their much more pronounced cusp forms when they start to come in.

You may wish to ask your dentist to check for underlying problems, but 99% of the time - if not more - this is just part of being a child.




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