Teeth Grinding

[Guest guest]

I would hold off on getting a mouth guard for a while-- think of it

this way--they'll be chomping on it and leaching small amounts of the

chemicals into their system all night long... Try to find the

underlying cause-- might be zinc related, manganese related... I'm

sure others can post about their experiences, but I've seen those two

deficiencies mentioned before.

W

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast

or a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some

sort? Will be calling the dentist in the morning.

> Thanks,

> Kari

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Kari,

Does she get plenty of calcium? We had the worlds worst teeth grinder and

with advice we solved it with lots of extras calcium supplement, way above the

normal amounts.

[Guest guest]

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast or

a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some sort?

Adding calcium and a little zinc stopped this for my #1.

It can also be a yeast issue in the sinuses.

Dana

[Guest guest]

My daughter and sons went thru a period when they were grinding. I

believe the they were deficient in some vit/min because it stopped

after they started getting a multi.

Also, I wouldn't go the nightguard route with your daughter because

she is still growing. Nightguards cost alot (around $350) in my

area, and it would need to be remade frequently because she is

growing.

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast

or a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some

sort? Will be calling the dentist in the morning.

> Thanks,

> Kari

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ok, this is going to gross you out. Grinding teeth *can* also be a

sign of WORMS.

It is true! I can't remember which list serve talked about this,

but I did some searching and found articles talking about that same

worm/grinding link. I believe the only theory out of it was that

teeth grinding was a stress reliever from the discomfort while

sleeping.

Not suggesting you run out and use an anti-parasitic drug... just

supplying info. I will post one quick link.

http://www.appliedozone.com/parasites.html

Pam

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast

or a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some

sort? Will be calling the dentist in the morning.

> Thanks,

> Kari

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the inputs. Part of me thought someone might come back with not

everything being related to gut issues, but I really am starting to think it all

is!

I've been supplementing with opti-zinc, but since her hair test was way high in

zinc it was mentioned that maybe she wasn't absorbing what I was giving her and

I should try a chelated kind. My daughter swallows, anyone might have a

brand/kind of zinc to recommend? Also the same for magnesium. Do they make

mag/zinc together? She doesn't get much calcium, (mostly through broccoli no

dairy), but her hair test showed she is fine in calcium so I'm thinking I don't

need to worry there. But if anyone has other thoughts there let me know.

She is also negative on the B's and I need to get to the point where I can test

to get those in here. I tried a complex at one point and it amped her so I just

pulled it. However her fatty acids test showed delta 6 cycle wasn't working

well at all and all of these, (mag/zinc/B2/B3), and I'm told these would all

help there too. All of this is so complex.

On a good note, she was having such an off weekend I think stemming from a dairy

infraction when I tried the goat yogurt when she asked for some watermelon

yesterday I just figured why not-kind of why not just say enjoy a little and

deal with the yeast emotional attack later. Turned out she didn't have an issue

with it! Yet 3 weeks ago one sliver of an apple set her off. Go figure.

Thanks again,

Kari

Re: Teeth Grinding

My daughter and sons went thru a period when they were grinding. I

believe the they were deficient in some vit/min because it stopped

after they started getting a multi.

Also, I wouldn't go the nightguard route with your daughter because

she is still growing. Nightguards cost alot (around $350) in my

area, and it would need to be remade frequently because she is

growing.

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast

or a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some

sort? Will be calling the dentist in the morning.

> Thanks,

> Kari

>

>

[Guest guest]

Not a lot these days would surprise me! She is a chronic nail biter that I am

hoping is linked to her yeast and will some day subside, so there is an anxiety

issue. Plus in private she bites her toe nails, maybe that could be linked to

parasites? However mommy dearest is a chronic cuticle picker that I am hoping

might go away with getting myself cleaned up more too.

I did do a comp stool test with Great Plains, might that had been caught if it

was there? Then again I had a holistic MD doctor we are seeing tell me that he

doesn't believe all the tests out there give the whole picture.

Thanks for the tip-yes, as gross as it does sound

Kari

Re: Teeth Grinding

Ok, this is going to gross you out. Grinding teeth *can* also be a

sign of WORMS.

It is true! I can't remember which list serve talked about this,

but I did some searching and found articles talking about that same

worm/grinding link. I believe the only theory out of it was that

teeth grinding was a stress reliever from the discomfort while

sleeping.

Not suggesting you run out and use an anti-parasitic drug... just

supplying info. I will post one quick link.

http://www.appliedozone.com/parasites.html

Pam

> I'm pretty sure I've discovered grinds her teeth. Was

wondering if this happens to be some common problem linked to yeast

or a leaky gut? What can I do to stop it, a mouth guard of some

sort? Will be calling the dentist in the morning.

> Thanks,

> Kari

>

>

[Guest guest]

For what it's worth, a mouth guard helps protect the teeth and if there is

consistent grinding, it keeps the teeth from wearing down to nubs. I am not

a chemist, but as far as I remember, the mouth guard materials are inert and

would not leach. However, I am checking into this to see since I am wearing

a mouthguard!!

S.

[Guest guest]

Also, my son's OT recommended I put my finger in the back of my mouth where

the wisdom teeth were and bite down -- and to do this four or five times a

day. It strengthens the muscles and helps with the co-contractions. Many

people who grind might have vitamin/mineral deficiencies in addition to

muscle/joint laxity. People who grind are contracting their muscles to help

stabilize the body and that includes mouth fixing or grinding as well as

tightening of the muscles in the body when driving or under stress.

S.

[Guest guest]

bought dd a mouth guard but it falls off her mouth when she is sleeping, her

teeth are so bad form grinding.She lareday had one removed adn it cost us 200

dollars.We cannot afford to keep having her teeth removed due to grinding.

Help please.

Migdalia(DEE)

[Guest guest]

My 5 eyar old grinds his teeth sometimes. He is also constantly chewing on

his finger nails. I have some liquid zinc from Kirkmans that I have been

giving him with no change. Is there another type of zinc that is better. What

about the cal/mag?

Janelle

One of my kids stopped grinding when I added cal/mag and zinc.

It can also be a sinus yeast issue.

Dana

[Guest guest]

> bought dd a mouth guard but it falls off her mouth when she is

sleeping, her

> teeth are so bad form grinding.

One of my kids stopped grinding when I added cal/mag and zinc.

It can also be a sinus yeast issue.

Dana

[Guest guest]

> My 5 eyar old grinds his teeth sometimes. He is also constantly

chewing on

> his finger nails. I have some liquid zinc from Kirkmans that I have

been

> giving him with no change. Is there another type of zinc that is

better. What

> about the cal/mag?

I use products from my local health food store. Pure ingredients, no

additives. For my son, I *think* it was the cal/mag that was more

beneficial for the grinding.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Years ago i heard that pantothenic acid was good for teeth grinding. I know

it is found in natural peanut butter, but also in other sources, but not

sure where. I am a rookie and have no clue as to whether this is even

acceptable. I just know it was recommended for my " typical " child yrs ago.

I probably failed to offer you any help, but I tried anyway!

As I said, I have no clue about enzymes or the other diet issues y'all are

talking about. I am anly just beginning this research. Please forgive me

if I messed up here.

Debbie

-- Re: Re: Teeth Grinding

My 5 eyar old grinds his teeth sometimes. He is also constantly chewing on

his finger nails. I have some liquid zinc from Kirkmans that I have been

giving him with no change. Is there another type of zinc that is better.

What

about the cal/mag?

Janelle

One of my kids stopped grinding when I added cal/mag and zinc.

It can also be a sinus yeast issue.

Dana

[Guest guest]

What brand of cal/mag and zinc did you add?

> > bought dd a mouth guard but it falls off her mouth when she is

> sleeping, her

> > teeth are so bad form grinding.

>

>

> One of my kids stopped grinding when I added cal/mag and zinc.

>

> It can also be a sinus yeast issue.

>

> Dana

[Guest guest]

They should be able to tighten the guard by adding

another layer to the guard. If they made it too big they

should fix the problem for a better fit. Even dentures

need allot of adjustments before they fit right.

Liz D.

Re: Re: Teeth Grinding

bought dd a mouth guard but it falls off her mouth when she is sleeping, her

teeth are so bad form grinding.She lareday had one removed adn it cost us 200

dollars.We cannot afford to keep having her teeth removed due to grinding.

Help please.

Migdalia(DEE)

[Guest guest]

> What brand of cal/mag and zinc did you add?

I use Henry's brand, store brand of Henry's Marketplace [a subsidiary

of Wild Oats, if you want to try to find it elsewhere]. It has almost

no additives.

I also like Natural Factors brand for many of the other supplements I

have used.

Dana

[Guest guest]

How will I know if it is a sinus yeast issues? How can we test kids for yeast

overgrowth, too much metal?

thanks Migdalia (DEE)

[Guest guest]

Kim,

Teeth grinding for us seems to be parasites or zinc deficiency.

Hope that helps!

> I've noticed my 4 year old has started grinding his teeth in his

> sleep. Is there anything in particular that might cause this?

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

[Guest guest]

Does your son also have constipation? I'm on an epilepsy group

where many on the list made a correlation between constipation and

seizures. What helps to alleviate both of those is magnesium. The

more regular my daughter becomes, the more her other symptoms

diminish. I give her small amounts of prune juice in her diluted

grape juice throughout the day. Prunes have a lot of magnesium.

Another thing I've heard to help with teeth grinding is magnesium.

I don't give my daughter any extra vitamins though outside of an

iron free multivitamin, I just do the prune juice.

I've noted her teeth grinding sessions in her sleep have disappeared

altogether.

Mindy

> I've noticed my 4 year old has started grinding his teeth in his

> sleep. Is there anything in particular that might cause this?

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

[Guest guest]

My 11 yr old daughter used to do that in her sleep, from the time she

was about your child's age. She had a zinc deficiency until recently

since we've supplemented her zinc for the last year. She no longer

does the teeth grinding, hasn't at all the last year.

Anita, mom to Kaycie, 11 years old with AS

> I've noticed my 4 year old has started grinding his teeth in his

> sleep. Is there anything in particular that might cause this?

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

[Guest guest]

> I've noticed my 4 year old has started grinding his teeth in his

> sleep. Is there anything in particular that might cause this?

For my kids, this meant improper zinc/copper ratio. It can also mean

cal/mag deficiency, or yeast in the sinuses, or other issues.

Dana

[Guest guest]

>

> For those of you with teeth grinders...What did you find most

> effective in helping your child to stop?

For my kids, it is improper zinc/copper ratio. Three kids needed

zinc, one needed copper.

For other kids, cal/mag works well.

Yeast in the sinuses can also cause this.

>> Also how long did it take

> for the supplements to work on stopping the grinding?

About two days.

Dana

[Guest guest]

For my son, it is not low zinc. I think it might actually be yeast,

because after I put one drop of GSE in each ear for a week when I was

treating yeast and a virus I didn't want to turn into an ear

infection, it stopped, at least for now.

Amy

>

> Just saw in Haleh's post that teeth grinding is low zinc. Is that

> always the case, or could it be yeast? won't have any teeth

left

> if this continues!

>

> Thanks,

> and

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

For my son . . .

Putting things in his mouth (eg toys, pegs, other small objects) - fixed by

zinc

Eating / chewing on things (eg the piano, exercise bike, ribbons, chalk) -

fixed by calcium

Grinding teeth - fixed by magnesium

Good luck

:-)

Just saw in Haleh's post that teeth grinding is low zinc. Is that always

the case, or could it be yeast? won't have any teeth left if this

continues!

Thanks,

and