Do Children Grind Their Teeth?

Teeth grinding isn’t just an adult problem! As much as a third of all children grind their teeth at certain points in their lives. When do children grind their teeth? Most grinding happens at two points in development: when the baby teeth first emerge and when the permanent (adult) teeth come in. The majority of children will stop grinding their teeth once the baby teeth and adult teeth have come in more fully. Just like adults, children tend to grind their teeth during sleep, rather than when awake. And just like adults, children can experience jaw pain, headaches, wear on … Continue reading

Wednesday Whys: Did you know …

Happy Wednesday! It’s hump day and we’re that much closer to Friday and TGIF! It’s day five of being back to school here and we’re finally getting into our routine. It’s also hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk (though I am far from tempted to try). The temperature reached a 107 on the thermometer here in North Texas yesterday and I don’t even want to think about the heat index. Be sure to drink plenty of water regularly, because dehydration becomes a real factor in this kind of heat. A good rule of thumb is to drink … Continue reading