Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

Why do kids grind their teeth in their sleep?

My 6-year-old son has started grinding his teeth while he sleeps, especially at night. My wife is worried about his teeth getting damaged. Is this a common thing for kids, and why do they do it?

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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My grandson sometimes does this. It's called bruxism. Doctors say it can be stress, teething, or even sometimes an earache. It's important to rule out anything serious. For kids, like for my diabetes, observing patterns and avoiding anything that might worsen it, like too much sugar or excitement before bed, is key.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, I would totally overthink this if it were my child! But honestly, I've read it's quite common in kids. It could be stress, teething pain, or even misalignment of teeth. It's probably nothing serious, but definitely worth mentioning to their pediatrician on the next visit just to ease your mind.

Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My daughter used to do this for a while! It sounded horrible, honestly. Our pediatrician said it's super common, sometimes due to stress, teething, or even ear infections. They usually grow out of it. We just made sure she was relaxed before bed and it passed.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Many children grind their teeth in their sleep. It's usually a temporary thing. It can be due to stress, teething, or sometimes even allergies. Just keep an eye on it. Hope they stop soon.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Dude, my little cousin does this! It's kinda weird but apparently, it's normal for kids. My aunt said the doctor told her it could be stress from school or sometimes just teething. They usually just outgrow it, no biggie.

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Ritika Reddy Ritika Reddy Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Oh, I totally panicked when my nephew started grinding his teeth! I thought something was seriously wrong. But after talking to his doctor, turns out it's very common, especially when they're teething or a bit stressed. Most kids just grow out of it, so don't worry too much. It's usually harmless.

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