Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Sandie, After researching your question this is what I found: Q: My child grinds his teeth. Will this harm them? A: " Bruxism " (tooth-grinding) is common in children with DS, but is not considered harmful unless extreme wear occurs. Most of the time no treatment is needed, although a plastic bite guard may be used to limit wear and prevent infection. Sometimes bruxism may be caused by chronic ear infections or response to chronic allergic condition I would suggest to the parents that they seek some medical advise on this. And, keep redirecting him. Tell him to take deep breaths (quietly) when he is frustrated. By the way...did you tell the parents about our support group? Kristy Sandie Rollins wrote: Sammy, the 8 year old I work with, has a habit of grinding his teeth, when he appears frustrated. Is this common and should I be concerned? When I notice this I usually try and redirect him. Sandie Rollins sanrolls@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks Kristy. I appreciate the great information. I have not told Sammy's parents about the group yet since they are still waiting for their house to be completed and have no internet access. But I will when they are settled. Sandie Rollins sanrolls@... Re: teeth grinding Sandie, After researching your question this is what I found: Q: My child grinds his teeth. Will this harm them? A: " Bruxism " (tooth-grinding) is common in children with DS, but is not considered harmful unless extreme wear occurs. Most of the time no treatment is needed, although a plastic bite guard may be used to limit wear and prevent infection. Sometimes bruxism may be caused by chronic ear infections or response to chronic allergic condition I would suggest to the parents that they seek some medical advise on this. And, keep redirecting him. Tell him to take deep breaths (quietly) when he is frustrated. By the way...did you tell the parents about our support group? Kristy Sandie Rollins wrote: Sammy, the 8 year old I work with, has a habit of grinding his teeth, when he appears frustrated. Is this common and should I be concerned? When I notice this I usually try and redirect him. Sandie Rollins sanrolls@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Sandie, Please be sure to tell them about IMDSA. We can offer so much help for them. You can also give them our mailing information and they can request information that way. It is: IMDSA PO Box 1052 lin,TX 77856 Kristy Sandie Rollins wrote: Thanks Kristy. I appreciate the great information. I have not told Sammy's parents about the group yet since they are still waiting for their house to be completed and have no internet access. But I will when they are settled. Sandie Rollins sanrolls@... Re: teeth grinding Sandie, After researching your question this is what I found: Q: My child grinds his teeth. Will this harm them? A: " Bruxism " (tooth-grinding) is common in children with DS, but is not considered harmful unless extreme wear occurs. Most of the time no treatment is needed, although a plastic bite guard may be used to limit wear and prevent infection. Sometimes bruxism may be caused by chronic ear infections or response to chronic allergic condition I would suggest to the parents that they seek some medical advise on this. And, keep redirecting him. Tell him to take deep breaths (quietly) when he is frustrated. By the way...did you tell the parents about our support group? Kristy Sandie Rollins wrote: Sammy, the 8 year old I work with, has a habit of grinding his teeth, when he appears frustrated. Is this common and should I be concerned? When I notice this I usually try and redirect him. Sandie Rollins sanrolls@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Sandie, my son use to grind his teeth to the point of being unbearable and did it for several years. He even broke a blood vessel around his jaw. We have even encountered a bit of grinding lately as he has encountered the changes associated with entering high school. It seemed to be due to not only frustration but stress with confusing situations (so much to comprehend at one time). We, at home and at school, used taking a breath and slowly blowing out, redirecting him for a change of pace as well as chewing a piece of gum. His speech teacher and aide also used tapping with their finger on his check to remind him he was doing it. Perhaps this information will be helpful to you. Good luck. I know there were times I wanted to scream. (So did his aide) My son's grinding was a " constant " situation to deal with for so looooong. Terry, mom to Craig16mds Re: teeth grinding > > > Sandie, > After researching your question this is what I found: > > Q: My child grinds his teeth. Will this harm them? > > A: " Bruxism " (tooth-grinding) is common in children with DS, but is not considered harmful unless extreme wear occurs. Most of the time no treatment is needed, although a plastic bite guard may be used to limit wear and prevent infection. Sometimes bruxism may be caused by chronic ear infections or response to chronic allergic condition > > I would suggest to the parents that they seek some medical advise on this. And, keep redirecting him. Tell him to take deep breaths (quietly) when he is frustrated. By the way...did you tell the parents about our support group? > > Kristy > > Sandie Rollins wrote: > > Sammy, the 8 year old I work with, has a habit of grinding his teeth, when he appears frustrated. Is this common and should I be concerned? > > When I notice this I usually try and redirect him. > Sandie Rollins > sanrolls@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 My sixteen year old downs daughter grinds her teeth. She has real small teeth from it but it would be to hard for her to use any teeth guards for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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