Tooth Grinding - Possible Causes & What You Can Do
Posted by Debra C. Lowsky, MS, CCC-SLP on 22nd Jan 2013
While many kids outgrow grinding their teeth, intervention may be necessary if they don't. Tooth grinding over a prolonged period (especially with permanent teeth) may put them at risk for worn-down teeth, tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, headaches, etc. There is no one accepted reason as to why it happens, but there are several factors that may be contributing to the problem:
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