Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 What types of things do you do to help with the oral defensivness? is also very defensive in that area. >He is very orally defensive however that has improved alot over the last year. We do quite a bit >of oral stimulation in order to combat the defensiveness but nothing seems to affect the teeth >grinding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2001 Report Share Posted January 6, 2001 Dear Jodi, Abby did this for a while too. I found that it was linked with fluid in the ear canals, and when that cleared up, the teeth grinding stopped. Thank goodness. It was really irritating to me! My husband does it in his sleep. I couldn't get away from it. Good Luck, Cyndi, Mom to Abby 27months DS __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 On 28 Feb 2001 19:04:54 -0000, Vaccinations wrote: >>, I do the same thing at night. I don't know why and I cannot control it. At one time I read that it could be parasites. I am currently using antifungals that are helping with both my yeast and parasites if I have them. My grinding has minimized. I cannot find where I read of heard this so I have no hard information. Perhaps you will be able to find something. >>Margaret White Thank you for the info, unfortunately my son does it only during the daytime and not at night at all. The info you gave me was what I've found online. Is it just a frustration release or a sign of something else? That's what I'm wondering. Anyone know of any reasons for daytime teeth grinding? He seems to do it absentmindedly is why I can't quite figure it out. Cartwright (aka spookymom33) ICQ-97599783 Goth Mothers practicing AP and natural parenting, Join GothAPMamas! subscribe/GothAPMamas The Birth Story of Damien Nikolas-11/9/99 http://www.mothersnature.com/pregnancy/birthstories/pages/spookymomsplace.html " A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank-account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the make of car I drove. But the world may be different, because I was important in the life of a child. " -Author Unknown _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2001 Report Share Posted September 20, 2001 Thanks for sharing this information . My son grinds his teeth as every kid with Down Syndrome . They do it as a lack of sensory input in the mouth and or jaw . Sometimes oral motor therapy helps, we use an electric tootbrush . I do see it happen when under a bit of stress . I wish would enjoy drinking water , I have to find many ways for him to drink fluids . Gatorade , Crystal light , flavored water , juices , & once in a while cold water . This would make some sense on what you've written . His Ped . dentist has mentioned not to worry about it , but as he gets older and teeth has grinded down . Here is where a plastic type cap over teeth could be worn if child permits it . Since using the electric toothbrush it has cut down on his teeth grinding . Still has sleep issues , under medication for it , depending on what food has triggered his sleep disorder the medication does not work . I'm keeping on eye on that . We did try Melatonin in the past , it did not work for him , it had caused lethargic and aggressive behaviors . I've been reading more on the Melatonin which has helped kids with autism . I was willing to give it a try again . I had lacked info on it , before . I did read where it must be taken at the same time every night , I was not doing that . This week I'm glad that he is sleeping , last week no sleep , yuck . So I'll let it be for now . A website -http://www.ont- autism.uoguelph.ca/revnov.html , as I was hunting for info . Thanks. Irma, 13,DS/ASD g2g get some zzzz's . : ) > I hate to sound redundant but the best cure for teeth grinding (and > sleep disorders) is extra water. The general rule is to drink one > ounce of water for each two pounds of body weight. > > Ian Houdini used to have a real problem with grinding his teeth, > especially when he felt stressed. (He also had sleep problems.) As > the severe issues he had with eating and drinking diminished as he > got older and he became willing to drink more, his teeth grinding > mostly disappeared. I can only think of one time in the last year > that I heard him grinding his teeth. > > Water is a logical choice of treatment. Water reduces tension. Water > loosens you up. Water reduces Vata (dryness) disturbances (although > it is not the only thing). Water should be the first treatment that > is tried for teeth grinding, sleep disorders (How many people avoid > giving their child water too close to bedtime?), sensory disorders, > constipation, dry skin, nervous disorders, tension, anger, joint > pain/stiffness, lack of sweating, fever, intolerance to heat, > eating/drinking disorders, colds and flu, temper tantrums, head > banging, fingernail biting, and lots of other symptoms. If water > doesn't work, try essential fatty acids. If even that does not work, > you might want to consult a physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2001 Report Share Posted September 24, 2001 nathan's teeth grindig is a sensory issue, and he does drinks lots of fluids dly, especially water, several big insulated keep water cold cups full a day. plus his CPAP also has a heated humidifier so he is not getting dried out, and stops the snoring quite a bit. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2002 Report Share Posted May 20, 2002 Joan, Margaret & Others, Sephanie is a chronic teeth grinder, too. It SO wonderful to know others who are going through the same behaviours. In our case, Steph can be bored, anxious or just " self-regulating " . When we ask her to stop grinding, she will, but only for 5 seconds! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 You can't stop it...you never will. I know...I've tried for years and years. My son, Evan, is 6. He absolutely drives us crazy with teeth grinding. Especially when he is tired. I have learned to tune it out sometimes. That's the only thing that helps. Buy earplugs...lol. Terry Mom to Evan, 6, DS and to Kohl, 9 months, (who gets awakened by the sound of his brother's grinding teeth all the time) ------------------------------------ thrill@... writes: << Help!! Mac has started to grind his teeth and it makes me cringe everytime--I can't stand it!! He just started doing it several months ago and only prior to bed--so I thought it was something he was doing when he was tired--he also moves his lower jaw around a lot when he's tired. Now he's grinding his teeth and moving his jaw around all the time!! He doesn't seem to be in any discomfort and we were at the dentist the end of June and he said all was well. I know it also might be sensory...Kit's OT suggested I massage his gums which I've been doing, but no results. Anyone else have any ideas on why this has started and how to get it to quit?!?! Thanks. Jill Mom to Mac (4, Ds) and Kit (turning 1 on Monday, Ds) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2002 Report Share Posted August 17, 2002 In a message dated 8/17/02 4:40:16 PM Central Daylight Time, thrill@... writes: > Anyone else have any ideas on why this has started and how to get it to > quit?!?! > Thanks. > > Jill > Hi Jill, the only other thing you might want to check if you already havent is the ears. :-) usually started to drive us nuts when she had an ear infection.....and of course there really wasn't any other sign of one. sigh. good luck Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Heidi (12) grinds too, has for years. Her speech therapist taught her to cluck her tongue. Whenever Heidi would grind, the SLP would cluck her tongue and ask Heidi to do the same. Now, all we have to do to get her to stop grinding is cluck a couple of times. Heidi does it too and stops grinding. Sometimes, though, she will just continue to grind again. It is helpful to learn how to ignore the grinding, annoying as it is. B CNY Mom to Heidi 12 DS, Caleb 11 NDA, Corrie 10 DS and Mae 6 DS GOD BLESS AMERICA! Re: Teeth Grinding You can't stop it...you never will. I know...I've tried for years and years. My son, Evan, is 6. He absolutely drives us crazy with teeth grinding. Especially when he is tired. I have learned to tune it out sometimes. That's the only thing that helps. Buy earplugs...lol. Terry Mom to Evan, 6, DS and to Kohl, 9 months, (who gets awakened by the sound of his brother's grinding teeth all the time) ------------------------------------ thrill@... writes: << Help!! Mac has started to grind his teeth and it makes me cringe everytime--I can't stand it!! He just started doing it several months ago and only prior to bed--so I thought it was something he was doing when he was tired--he also moves his lower jaw around a lot when he's tired. Now he's grinding his teeth and moving his jaw around all the time!! He doesn't seem to be in any discomfort and we were at the dentist the end of June and he said all was well. I know it also might be sensory...Kit's OT suggested I massage his gums which I've been doing, but no results. Anyone else have any ideas on why this has started and how to get it to quit?!?! Thanks. Jill Mom to Mac (4, Ds) and Kit (turning 1 on Monday, Ds) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2002 Report Share Posted November 28, 2002 At 07:29 AM 11/28/2002 -0800, you wrote: >If you get too >much, the stool will be loose..so decrease the dose. Be careful with magnesium. it can cause diarrhea and subsequent dehydration even over a period of time with few signs of diarrhea. I have a knee jerk reaction to use of Mg as a supplement separate from an multivitamin after reading a case study of a child who died from an overdose of magnesium. High doses can affect the heart as well. The child had CP, was constipated....it's admittedly a rare occurrence, but it was certainly one to take note of. Especially the fact that she didn't share with the physicians (nor did they ask) the amount or frequency she was using Mg for his " constipatiobn. " (he wasn't constipated, it turns out....) j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 In a message dated 5/31/2004 6:43:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sarendarella@... writes: > Does any of your children do this and do you know why? > He has a lot in the past. It could be due to sensory issues or fluid in the ears. For sensory issues giving kids hard or chewy things to chew on like pretzels seems to help. If you suspect fluid in his/her inner ear you should call your pediatrician. Kathy, Liam's mom( 6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Children often grind because of molar growing in, or sometimes stress. When My kids did this I gave them a wet washcloth to chew on. Seems to help, Goodluck Nettie619 or a frozen popsicle helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Can you get him a mouth guard from the dentist. My mom grinds her teeth and thats what she uses. She isn't autistic though.danielle_aqw <danielle_aqw@...> wrote: I am a paraeducator and am wondering if anyone know how I can get my child to stop grinding his teeth. He is nonverbal and he is either humming or grinding his teeth. I think that it is a comfort thing for him. He also tends to suck on things. He's in 1st grade. No chew items work. He will chew on something and grind his teeth. Telling him to stop or telling him it hurts his teeth works for about 5 seconds and he back to doing it again.Thank you,le Carol, mom to , 3/14/94 , 2/18/97 Lily, 9/7/04 Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Can you get him a mouth guard from the dentist. My mom grinds her teeth and thats what she uses. She isn't autistic though.danielle_aqw <danielle_aqw@...> wrote: I am a paraeducator and am wondering if anyone know how I can get my child to stop grinding his teeth. He is nonverbal and he is either humming or grinding his teeth. I think that it is a comfort thing for him. He also tends to suck on things. He's in 1st grade. No chew items work. He will chew on something and grind his teeth. Telling him to stop or telling him it hurts his teeth works for about 5 seconds and he back to doing it again.Thank you,le Carol, mom to , 3/14/94 , 2/18/97 Lily, 9/7/04 Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Both my sons used to grind there teeth, but only when they were sleeping. I had brought this to my Dentists attention and he said that is very normal for a young child who have there baby teeth still to grind them. He told me not to worry, because they usually outgrow this once they get their adult teeth coming in. Well low and behold, neither of them do it anymore. I do not know if there are other reasons a child might do this, but maybe you could ask your dentist about it. carol sobczak <cpsobczak@...> wrote: Can you get him a mouth guard from the dentist. My mom grinds her teeth and thats what she uses. She isn't autistic though.danielle_aqw <danielle_aqw@...> wrote: I am a paraeducator and am wondering if anyone know how I can get my child to stop grinding his teeth. He is nonverbal and he is either humming or grinding his teeth. I think that it is a comfort thing for him. He also tends to suck on things. He's in 1st grade. No chew items work. He will chew on something and grind his teeth. Telling him to stop or telling him it hurts his teeth works for about 5 seconds and he back to doing it again.Thank you,le Carol, mom to , 3/14/94 , 2/18/97 Lily, 9/7/04 Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Both my sons used to grind there teeth, but only when they were sleeping. I had brought this to my Dentists attention and he said that is very normal for a young child who have there baby teeth still to grind them. He told me not to worry, because they usually outgrow this once they get their adult teeth coming in. Well low and behold, neither of them do it anymore. I do not know if there are other reasons a child might do this, but maybe you could ask your dentist about it. carol sobczak <cpsobczak@...> wrote: Can you get him a mouth guard from the dentist. My mom grinds her teeth and thats what she uses. She isn't autistic though.danielle_aqw <danielle_aqw@...> wrote: I am a paraeducator and am wondering if anyone know how I can get my child to stop grinding his teeth. He is nonverbal and he is either humming or grinding his teeth. I think that it is a comfort thing for him. He also tends to suck on things. He's in 1st grade. No chew items work. He will chew on something and grind his teeth. Telling him to stop or telling him it hurts his teeth works for about 5 seconds and he back to doing it again.Thank you,le Carol, mom to , 3/14/94 , 2/18/97 Lily, 9/7/04 Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 He wouldn't put up with a mouth gaurd. He is starting to get his adult teeth in and I am worried that he will grind them down too. It is a comfort thing for him and he is very schedule oriented. I just have to break the habit. > I am a paraeducator and am wondering if anyone know how I can get my > child to stop grinding his teeth. > > He is nonverbal and he is either humming or grinding his teeth. I > think that it is a comfort thing for him. He also tends to suck on > things. He's in 1st grade. No chew items work. He will chew on > something and grind his teeth. > Telling him to stop or telling him it hurts his teeth works for about > 5 seconds and he back to doing it again. > > Thank you, > le > > > > > > > > Carol, mom to > , 3/14/94 > , 2/18/97 > Lily, 9/7/04 > > > > --------------------------------- > Celebrate 's 10th Birthday! > Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 My son's private speech therapist suggested to us that many of the patients she followed that had DS tended to grind their teeth when they had ear infections. Has anyone else noticed a correlation in the amount of teeth grinding and ear infections? Nick was sick last week and I had noticed an increase in the amount of teeth grinding he was doing just prior to getting sick (and while sick) and then on Saturday he was diagnosed with an ear infection. So now, I'm wondering if there might be a correlation. Cari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I have a suggestion! Try getting her a battery operated toothbrush that is hers to use whenever she wants. It really works! teeth grinding I need help! I know this subject has come up before but I have a 4 year old daughter with DS. Her teeth grinding has gotten so bad. It is only during the day when she grinds. People have suggested that she chew hard foods such as raw carrots. She does not chew a lot of stuff. She is a very lazy chewer. She has been grinding for over a year. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sharon Higgins Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Yes, there is a connection. For years, I knew had fluid building up in his ears by him grinding his teeth, making a dolphin like noise, sucking his finger(s) and an increase in behaviors. Sometimes I'd have to push to have an audiological evaluation completed (tympannogram) because doctors would look in the ear and not see signs of infection. Always, always insist on the tympannogram. had tubes put in 8 times..I think I could be an expert Just kidding...... Re: teeth grinding > My son's private speech therapist suggested to us that many of the > patients > she followed that had DS tended to grind their teeth when they had ear > infections. Has anyone else noticed a correlation in the amount of teeth > grinding > and ear infections? Nick was sick last week and I had noticed an > increase in > the amount of teeth grinding he was doing just prior to getting sick (and > while sick) and then on Saturday he was diagnosed with an ear infection. > So > now, I'm wondering if there might be a correlation. > > Cari > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Nic's grinding was at it's worse when he was getting his molars. He hasn't done that in quite a while now that I think about it-it's something you don't miss! Di Re: teeth grinding > My son's private speech therapist suggested to us that many of the > patients > she followed that had DS tended to grind their teeth when they had ear > infections. Has anyone else noticed a correlation in the amount of teeth > grinding > and ear infections? Nick was sick last week and I had noticed an > increase in > the amount of teeth grinding he was doing just prior to getting sick (and > while sick) and then on Saturday he was diagnosed with an ear infection. > So > now, I'm wondering if there might be a correlation. > > Cari > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 , My "typical" daughter grinds her teeth all the time. She started when she was 3 and is now 3 weeks away from her 8th birthday. The dentist told us there was nothing to do about it until she was an adult and could handle a sleep piece. If it is sensory related you might want to try a little more than a chewy tube. I can't remember all the other things they had my daughter with DS do. I will look into my file and if someone else doesn't post I will. How about listening therapy? Have you tried that?marcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Have you been to an ENT? It may be something in the ear canal, possibly even "itching" and the grinding helps "scratch" it. Also, it's a sensory issue. It stimulates the brain by the grinding...I forget the technical definition of it. Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hi , Our 3 year old also started grinding his teeth, both in his sleep and while awake. In my understanding, the tricky part is that there could be one or more of several causes. Some possible sources for the grinding might be: fluid in his ears; a calcium/magnesium deficiency; a pantothenic acid deficiency; finding a new form of stimming; a need for more mouth stimulation; stress; malocclusion. I read somewhere that there is even a parasite, threadworms, that can cause grinding. What we have done with Isaac is keep a close monitor of his ear fluid with the Ear Check and beef up his osteopathic massage when fluid is present. The other thing we are using, which seems to be helping, is Nutrition Now Rhino Calcium chewables. They have the recommended 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. We correct Isaac with a " don't grind " when we hear (ohhhh, that sound is just awful - like fingernails on the chalkboard) him grinding and he often responds to that. We also upped the z-vibe stimulation when the grinding was escalating but we are not having to do that as much now (some daily z-vibe use is part of his regular therapy - I also up it's use when he takes to sucking on his tongue). He initially started grinding at night, so loud and long that he was keeping his brother awake. The nighttime grinding is hardly happening at all now and the daytime grinding is much less frequent than it was before we before we ramped up the interventions. It was happening throughout the day. Now it pops up here and there but is no longer an every day occurrence. Like so many things, nixing the grinding is a trial and error thing. Some folks have had success with one or more of the above remedies. Some say they've tried everything and their child is still grinding. Some say if the children are young grinders they will grow out of it. But since our guys tend to stay in stages longer, waiting for them to outgrow a habit which will have a longer period to entrench itself doesn't seem like the best plan. Hope this helps and you find something that works for your son! Blessings, Sandy >I know that we may have discussed this before but my > almost 3 year old is starting to grind his teeth. I > do give him his chewy tube whenever I hear it. Any > other suggestions? Does this last forever? UGH > > WEndy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 did it briefly and mostly to annoy me - when I stopped reacting to it, he stopped also. ===================== From: and Behnke <behnkesw@...> Date: 2006/09/20 Wed AM 08:43:05 CDT Down Syndrome Treatment Subject: Teeth Grinding I know that we may have discussed this before but my almost 3 year old is starting to grind his teeth. I do give him his chewy tube whenever I hear it. Any other suggestions? Does this last forever? UGH WEndy B __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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