BRUXISM / GRINDING

Parents are often concerned about grinding of teeth. (bruxism) Stress due to a new environment can influence a child to grind their teeth. The majority of cases of children grinding do not require treatment. If excessive wear of the teeth is present, then a mouth guard may be indicated.

We recommend that your baby goes to the dentist by his or her first birthday. If you have questions, we invite you for a quick peek by 6 months. It’s better to be informed.

Your child’s first baby tooth should fall out on average, about age 6, and the last baby tooth falls out about age 12/13. Your child’s first permanent molar comes in about age 6. Usually a baby tooth falls out on its own if a permanent tooth replaces it. If the permanent tooth grows in behind or in front of a baby tooth please get it checked out so that your dentist can easily prevent the need for future Orthodontics.

If a permanent tooth falls out while playing, do not rinse it. Put the tooth in a cup of milk or water and tell a teacher, nurse or parent. Please get the child and tooth to the dentist within 2 hours.                  

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