Why Children Grind Their Teeth - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc)

[@007hbomb]

Great video doc! I’m a pediatric dentist and treat sleep disordered breathing in children and wanted to thank you for sharing this important knowledge. Keep up the great work!

[@NEDMD]

How do you treat it?

[@theTMJdoc]

You're welcome!

[@007hbomb]

@@NEDMD initially functionally with myofunctional therapy and guides during sleep to reinforce nasal breathing and tongue in the correct spot. Once we can establish proper nasal breathing then our aim is to guide growth and development wearing different guides during the day and while sleeping

[@coopdiggity]

more people need to see this

[@theTMJdoc]

Please subscribe and share!! 🙏🏼😊

[@christinal434]

I have this, been diagnosed with chronic fatigue since i was 21. It's horrific to have UARS and have gone undiagnosed for so many years. I'm so hoping expansion and apap helps me. Thanks for this video

[@theTMJdoc]

It should help! Many of us women are diagnosed with chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia when it’s actually UaRS or OSA. It’s just not right.. Best of luck to you!! 💝.

[@BelovedPeaceValley]

My 6 year old son grinds his teeth a lot at night it is so loud it wakes me up. I got him a mouth guard for him to wear at night to stop the grinding. It has helped a lot.

[@theTMJdoc]

The main reason children grind their teeth is sleep apnea. I’d highly recommend seeing a pediatric sleep doctor. Additionally I wouldn’t recommend a mouth guard for such a young child. It can delay teeth exfoliation and eruption.

[@maryvance4938]

My left joint is bone on bone. It only feels better when I pull my mandible forward. Will a bottom splint hold it!? I only have a top one and it's probably worse, not helping!

[@theTMJdoc]

A bottom splint may guide it forward if that's the optimal jaw position.

[@harmony2027]

Doc is it normal for tmj to cause pressure in the nose? The pressure moves from my nose to my front teeth and I really don’t know what to do about it. Hopefully you can help. Thank you so much for your videos and bringing awareness❤️

[@theTMJdoc]

I wouldn't say it's normal or common.

[@bankomeister11]

What is a treatment for sleep disordered breathing for kids? I’m going to request a sleep study for my 7yr old but want to know where we will be headed

[@theTMJdoc]

It depends on what's causing the sleep disordered breathing. The pediatric sleep specialist will make their recommendation after an examination and potentially a sleep study.

[@omdentalclinicanjar4291]

mam in case of adult ptnt with bruxism what u prefer to give night guard or an spilnt with only anterior teeth contacting so as to decrease the muscle load?

[@theTMJdoc]

I would likely prescribe an orthotic which is neither one of the options you listed :)

[@omdentalclinicanjar4291]

@@theTMJdoc mam can u recommend me a book with prime imp. given to night guard/splint/orthotic. thank u

[@theTMJdoc]

@@omdentalclinicanjar4291 I don’t know of such a book

[@christianskrianz6127]

How am I being diagnosed with a TMJD? What must I fulfill?

[@theTMJdoc]

I only respond to 2-3 comments per person. If you'd like to discuss your condition, you can email my office to set up a zoom meeting.

[@christianskrianz6127]

@@theTMJdoc Thank you, ma'am!

[@christianskrianz6127]

@@theTMJdoc The e-mail I sent your office was 3 weeks ago.

[@maar5929]

Thank you for the information. I do have a question: Can an untreated tongue-tied cause sleep issues? My teen doesn't sleep well at night (grinds his teeth and sleeps on his stomach). I'm not sure if getting a frenectomy will solve the issue.

[@theTMJdoc]

Have you consulted with a sleep doctor? I'd recommend starting there.

[@TheHannaClan]

My 12 y/o snores and grinds his teeth. We've been working with airway focused dentist in the Portland area, but it's still ongoing. Who do you recommend seeing in the area to get more answers? Just not sure where to go from here.

[@theTMJdoc]

Have you seen a pediatric sleep doctor ?

[@TheHannaClan]

@@theTMJdoc How do I find one? My son has seen an ENT for a frenectomy consult, and he said to do a sleep study first. So that's what I'm trying to figure out how to schedule now.

[@theTMJdoc]

@@TheHannaClan try Dr Kanchan Gangal at Oregon Sleep Associates . Tell her I sent you 😊. She sees children 5 and above..

[@tiptopgaltv2702]

My baby of 10months old has 2 teeths up and 4 teeths down. She grinds her teeth during the day. What can l do pls?

[@theTMJdoc]

Does she snore or struggle breathing when asleep? Or sleep with her mouth open!

[@tiptopgaltv2702]

@@theTMJdoc no, no snoring and no difficulty in breathing