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Bruxism in Kids: Teeth Grinding, Sleep Quality, and When to Worry

Bruxism in Kids: Teeth Grinding, Sleep Quality, and When to Worry

Many parents hear their child grinding at night and assume it’s either “stress” or “their teeth coming in.” Sometimes it is transient and benign. But bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching) can also be a signal that a child’s sleep is fragmented or their airway is working harder than it should. A useful way to think about pediatric … Continue reading Bruxism in Kids: Teeth Grinding, Sleep Quality, and When to Worry