El bruxism It is the tendency that some children have to rub their teeth at night and sometimes during the day. Various factors have been related to the presence of bruxism in child patients, such as dental replacement period, malocclusions, TMJ pathology, emotional stress, oral habits and even the presence of parasites. A child with bruxism is 16 times more likely to develop anxiety.
In the Dr. Ballester Dental Clinic, your specialist in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Carla Borrell, will take care of the oral health of the little ones at home.
The dental manifestation of bruxism is excessive wear which must be differentiated from the physiological attrition (wear) suffered by primary teeth throughout their existence.
In the Dr. Ballester Clinic They will try to find out the cause of each case of bruxism to obtain the appropriate solution, while taking into account the dental wear of the child's teeth.
Once this dental wear has been verified, it will be assessed if it is necessary to protect them with a splint designed to avoid both wear and the noise produced by rubbing.
It is very important to leave the little ones in the hands of a dentist specialized in children. The predisposition to go to future visits to take care of your mouth correctly will depend on your first experience. The pediatric dentist Carla Borrell, will be in charge of ensuring that your child is in the best hands when it comes to preventing, curing and maintaining their oral health.
If your child presents any of these symptoms, or you want to prevent this from happening, visit the Dr. Ballester Clinic.