{"id":357,"date":"2016-07-11T20:16:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T02:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2016-07-11T20:16:25","modified_gmt":"2016-07-12T02:16:25","slug":"toddler-need-see-dentist-teeth-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/11\/toddler-need-see-dentist-teeth-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Does A Toddler Need to See A Dentist for Teeth Grinding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

My three year old has started grinding his teeth. Do I need to take him to see a dentist?<\/p>\n

Brooke L. – New Jersey<\/p>\n

Brooke,<\/p>\n

It is not uncommon for children your son’s age to grind their teeth, though we aren’t really sure of the reasons behind it yet. Most children outgrow it and it shouldn’t be a problem. \u00a0You should watch for signs that he’s having jawpain. \u00a0Children that age don’t always articulate they’re in pain, but you may see him rubbing his jaw.<\/p>\n

Even if he wasn’t grinding his teeth, at three years old, it is time for him to visit with a dentist that treats children<\/a>. He needs to have a check up. \u00a0It’s especially important that children see a dentist for the first time\u00a0before<\/em> there are any real dental issues. \u00a0You want their first experience to be a positive one.<\/p>\n

Usually the first appointment is no big deal. They get a fun cleaning and the dentist ahs a look around to make sure everything is developing properly. Dentists who regularly work with kiddos make it lots of fun.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Don Swearingen<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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