Dealing with the grinding
Teeth grinding or better known as bruxism is a very common among children below 5 years old. Nobody knows yet what causes it but the possible causes are stress, malocclusion (when the top and bottom teeth do not fit each other), temporomandibular joint and simply just a bad habit. He may have gotten this also when he was using a pacifier and he got used to the movement of the jaw which turned into teeth grinding.
Bruxism does not usually damage the children’s teeth and most kids stop this on their own. You may seek the help of a dentist too. If he suggests to use a mouthguard then be prepared to purchase one. Since bruxism is a sign of stress, look for the early signs and eliminate it. Be on the lookout of your son’s behavior. Then eliminate the stress.
