Beware of teeth grinding in children

Dr. Ergül warned the parents that the problem of clenching, which is not treated quickly, reduces the quality of life of children.
Ruken Ergül, Acıbadem Eskişehir Hospital Oral and Dental Health Doctor, gave information about Bruxism, that is, teeth clenching and grinding, which is seen especially in children, and spoke about its causes and treatment. Bruxism, which can be seen in 25 out of every 100 children, can be encountered in two ways: while asleep or awake. The causes of both conditions are known as stress, depressed mood and unhappiness. If teeth grinding and clenching are not treated, serious consequences can occur. The basis of the treatment lies in the elimination of the problem faced by the person who clenches his teeth under the supervision of a psychologist.
“It is seen in 1 out of every 4 children”
Pointing out that bruxism, which is known as clenching and grinding of teeth among the people, is also a harbinger of some diseases, Dr. Ergül said, “Bruxism, that is, teeth clenching and grinding, is the situation in which the teeth of the individual involuntarily rub against each other. It can be seen in one of every four children and we know that it is more common in preschool children. Bruxism can be caused by reasons such as stress and depressive mood, as well as crowding in the teeth, caries, abscesses or high fillings. Emphasizing that teeth grinding affects the quality of life in children who have just started school, Dr. Ergül said, “The presence of reflux with accompanying grimace, coughing and teeth grinding can be indicated in infants and younger childhoods. In addition, the flow of saliva seen with teeth grinding can also indicate parasites in the intestines. It can also be caused by allergic diseases, respiratory system diseases, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, chronic sinusitis and neurological problems.
Dr. Ergül said that if the bruxism seen in children is not treated, if the problem is caused by the teeth, it causes abrasions in the teeth, jawbone disorders and sleep problems, and that the quality of life of the child is adversely affected. He added that the treatment will be by finding the cause of the disease and eliminating this cause completely.