Both my daughters grind their teeth. One has an overbite which I think causes hers. I was reading recently that magnesium spray can really help at night with teeth grinding (Bruxism). I think most people are low on magnesium and it can contribute to lots of problems. Might be worth a try as well as a mouth guard.

Normally I would say a mouthguard but like you, my son started to grind his teeth at around 5. As they are still growing a mouth guard can’t be done. The dentist did say it’s OK at this stage but if it continues and after he has stopped growing a mouth guard is what can help.

My daughter does it. She’s 11, almost 12 and she’s been doing it almost as long as I can remember. Her dentist says that it’s fine at this stage, that there is no damage to the teeth. She seems to be fine when she wears a mouthguard, which you can buy from the chemist. She started using hers for sport, but it works great for the teeth grinding too.

Quickest way to go is with a mouthguard and your dentist will probably recommend this.

I would speak with a dentist to get the best advice.

Dentist before he grinds them away, hopefully get fitted for a plate early

I’d be checking with the dentist for help on this.

Sorry to hear about your son’s teeth grinding! Our children do it too and I have occasionally. We were told to work on stress levels and relaxation before bed. Magnesium and epsom salt baths may help. Our dentist made the kids a mouth guard to protect their teeth at night. Good luck with it

I agree with others….talk to the Doc or Dentist or both

Often a child grinding their teeth in their sleep will do it if they’re in pain, whereas other children may do it as a way to relieve anxiety or stress. Teeth-clenching and grinding can also come from hyperactivity, cerebral palsy, or even a reaction to common medications. It’s always a good thing to rule things out. Talk with your GP (or Peadiatrician if you have one) and Dentist

Advice from a dentist is the way we always go.

Dentist visit will be able to guide you in the right direction. You might be looking at teeth guards for bed time.

Have you taken him to a dentist, perhaps they could look at a mouth guard for him.