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Hello Everyone, we hope you are all staying safe at this time.
We are following all the government guidelines and taking all the safety precautions we can to ensure the safety of our patients and our team. This means that we will not be seeing vulnerable patients for routine check up if there is no pain.
We will be available for emergencies such as severe pain and swelling and some treatments, our phone line will be open to calls in the morning if you have any concerns. We are currently only seeing patients in the morning in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19. When we are not present at the practice we will leave our practice mobile number in the voicemessage if you need any urgent care.
Thank You,The Team @ Hatherley Dental
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Blog: Should you worry about your child's teeth grinding?
Teeth Grinding, which is known as bruxism in medical terms is a condition associated with adults as well as children.
Usually children who grind their teeth do so during nights. Most of the time they are not aware about their teeth grinding actions.
Teeth grinding can not only cause headaches and jaw pain, but it can wear down teeth, which may cause kids to complain about tooth pain or sensitivity to hot and cold.
We aren't always 100% sure why children grind their teeth. Potential causes can be:
- Oral discomfort caused by teeth shift or realign, allergies or other minor illnesses.
- When baby teeth erupt or permanent teeth emerge.
- Because of anxiety, stress, fear, improper tooth alignment or deficiencies in the diet.
If you suspect your child grinds his or her teeth:
- Try to identify and decrease your child's stress. Allow your child to talk openly about his or her feelings.
- Promote calming pre-bedtime activities to promote relaxation.
- Be sure your child is getting a proper diet.
- Dehydration may be linked to bruxism, therefore be sure your child is drinking enough water.
While most children stop grinding their teeth over time, but if it continues, you should always make us aware of the issue. We can help you identify any potential causes. Never hesitate to reach out to us at Hatherley Dental Surgery with any questions or concerns you might have.