Bruxism or grinding of teeth is a common oral habit in children. It refers to the non-functional grinding of teeth or clenching of the jaw. This condition mostly occurs at night, but some children tend to exhibit this habit during the day as well. In many cases, bruxism is mild and causes no harm. But if it occurs on a regular basis, it can lead to headaches, earache, jaw pain, and dental damage.

There are two phases of teeth-grinding in children:

• When their teeth emerge
• When their permanent teeth set in.

Most children lose the teeth-grinding habit after this period. However, there are some other conditions that can lead to teeth-grinding in children and these include: nutritional deficiencies, worm infestations, psychological factors like anxiety and stress, endocrine disorders, and incorrectly-aligned teeth.

Homeopathy’s Role in Managing Bruxism

Homeopathic treatment for bruxism is very effective. Homeopathy medicines are constitutional medicines that treat the problem in a very gentle way. They help with symptoms like headache, ear pain and jaw pain that arise due to the grinding of teeth and assist in reducing the risk of permanent dental damage caused by teeth-grinding.

Homeopathic medicines for bruxism are prepared from natural substances which have no side effects and are safe to use for all age groups. Details of all the symptoms and behaviours of the child will be taken in order to determine the underlying cause of the condition before prescribing the most suitable homeopathic remedy.

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