My 10 month old daughter has been grinding her teeth for the last 2 months or so, since her top teeth came in. Why is she doing this and how can I help her to stop. I am a tooth-grinder and know how much damage it can do to your teeth and don't want the same to happen to her. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Hi K.,
I think little ones like that are grinding their teeth just to feel the sensation as it is something fairly new and is something they all do, at least all 4 of mine did. But if it's something you are really worried about I would discuss it with her pediatrician and see what he/she recommends. In the meantime maybe try redirecting her attention when you catch her grinding.
Good luck.
Hi K.,
My daughter started to grind her teeth too, but I don't remember how old she was. Everytime she did it I did the same thing as Mandy. Do the fish thing with her cheecks and say "no". She only did it a handful of times, and everytime I said no. Of course, she cried when I told her no, but I think it worked.
Good luck
sometimes- not always- teeth griding means worms. you can go to her doctor and request a worm checking kit.
but for simple exploring her new teeth, it's normal to a degree. also the dentist has things to put into your mouth to help. it may not help a 10 month old but it will help you.
My 3 1/2 yr old grinds his teeth and I do too. I recently took him for his first dental cleaning and discussed this problem with the doctor. He said there wasn't anything I could do right now, and because these are not his permanant teeth not to worry. I figured that was going to be his answer. I mean really, how can you make them stop? We can't do it. I would check with your dentist to see what they say. Every doctor has different advice about things. Good Luck! By the way, I love our pediatric dentist. If you live in the St. Pete area check out Dr. Miles ____@____.com It's a great place to take toddlers. I couldn't get my son out of thier office. They have a two level submarine in the waiting room.
She is probably doing it because she is teething or because it feels different to her. She's never had teeth before!My daughter did the same thing at that age. There isnt too much you can do to forcer her to stop. What I did was I would gently pinch her cheeks until her mouth formed the "fishey" type face and I would say "Stop grinding your teeth" or "No". I dont know if she just stopped on her own, or if that worked. ALSO, if she is teething try using the HYLANDS teething tablets. They are homepathic(sp?), organic itty bitty tablets. (Look over in the baby or vitamin section at the grocery store or Walmart) When someone first recommended them to me I was skeptical, but they were probably the best thing I've done for my daughter. They REALLY help with the pain and discomfort of teething and its ALL natural. Hope this helps!
Hello,
It is a phase, her teeth are new to her. She is getting used to having them in her mouth. I have 2 boys, 3 and 12 months, and when they first got their teeth, they did the same thing. My youngest just turned a year and he doesn't do it anymore. I hope I have helped a little.
