grinding teeth

[renee84]

Our daughter has been sleeping in bed with us the past week or so as she has been reallysick with the flu and crying all night in her bed, but I have noticed while she sleeps that she grinds her teeth! I am worried she is going to hurt her teeth, I don't know how long she has been doing it for. She never does it when she is awake so I don't understand it, but my gosh that is one of the worst sounds to hear! Any way to stop her, or will it pass maybe?

[Olive]

it will pass, most kids do it!!

[Patooties]

Hi renee
my older girls both do this, and it seems to be worse when they are sick. I agree, it is a horrible noise. The girls have both had dentist appointments recently, and the dentist didn't mention any problems. (although i should have thought to ask - will be heading back to the dentist soon so i'll ask then )