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Teeth grinding in children is a subject that often crops up in kids’ dentistry<\/a>, particularly with first-time parents. Maybe you’ve noticed your little one is constantly moving their mouth while asleep, and you may have heard a grating sound when their teeth meet. Both of these are common signs of sleep bruxism<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Teeth grinding in youngsters is more common than you think, with studies estimating that anywhere from <\/span>6% to 50% of children<\/span><\/a> grind their teeth during the night. Furthermore, <\/span>ABC News reported that<\/span><\/a>\u00a0dentists saw a surge in teeth grinding in children and adults during the Covid-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bruxism refers to the constant grinding and clenching of teeth. There are two types of bruxism: awake bruxism and sleep bruxism. The former is more common and usually consists of teeth clenching without the teeth grinding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While it’s natural to feel concerned when your child grinds their teeth during sleep, in most cases, it’s unlikely to cause any long-term damage, and it is likely to continue into adulthood. Sometimes teeth grinding can be exacerbated by anxiety or medical problems, so it’s always best to have it checked during a kids’ dentistry appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is bruxism?<\/b><\/h2>\n