What to do for Bruxism in Children

Reviewed by  Monroe Elkin, BS PHARM., DMD

Bruxism in children is pretty common. Bruxism is a condition in which your child grinds or clenches their teeth frequently enough to cause problems. While its causes are not known for certain, there are certain factors that seem to be linked with bruxism in kids.

Anxiety, stress, anger, and frustration can all contribute to bruxism in children. If your child has an aggressive, hyper, or competitive personality, they are more at risk for developing bruxism. Sleep bruxism also tends to occur in families, so if other family members have or have had bruxism, you're more likely to see bruxism in kids.

Fortunately, you can do something to alleviate the pain that may be caused by bruxism in children. The CustMbite Nightguard is designed to prevent teeth from grinding at night when your child cannot prevent themselves from teeth grinding. It comes in both kid and adult sizes, so no matter how old your kid is, there is a CustMbite Nightguard that will fit them. Continue reading to learn about symptoms of bruxism in children and to learn more about the CustMbite Nightguard.

Signs and symptoms of bruxism in kids

A quality nightguard, like the CustMbite Nightguard, provides a barrier between the upper and lower teeth, which prevents kids from grinding their teeth together. The barrier has to be strong enough to prevent kids from chewing right through it as their teeth attempt to grind while they are sleeping.

The CustMbite Nightguard is made of our patented Vistamaxx material. This material is strong enough to prevent teeth from grinding night after night. It's also thin and flexible enough to be comfortable to wear. As a parent, you know that if your child is not comfortable with the nightguard, they will just take it out. But with the CustMbite Nightguard, your child can breathe easily, speak clearly, and even rehydrate during the night if they need to.

When your child first receives their CustMbite Nightguard, they will quickly and easily mold it to their specific bite. Rather than the messy boil-and-bite process that so many other nightguards use, ours only needs a microwave and a bowl of cold water. It takes 2 minutes tops to mold the nightguard to your child's teeth.

Not all nightguards are compatible with braces. Unfortunately, bruxism in kids doesn't limit itself to those with perfectly straight teeth. That's why we developed the CustMbite Nightguard to work for kids with braces as well as those without. Special fitting instructions for kids with braces are included with each nightguard. Plus, your kid can remold the nightguard every time their bite changes. That saves a lot of money—you don't need to buy a new nightguard each time your child's teeth shift.

The CustMbite Nightguard is free of phthalates, PVC, BPA, and latex for your child's safety. It's also made entirely in the United States, so you can be confident it's made under the strictest safety and health regulations. Also, it's easy to clean using our All Natural Oral Appliance Cleaner.

How a nightguard can help bruxism in kids

A quality nightguard, like the CustMbite Nightguard, provides a barrier between the upper and lower teeth, which prevents kids from grinding their teeth together. The barrier has to be strong enough to prevent kids from chewing right through it as their teeth attempt to grind while they are sleeping.

The CustMbite Nightguard is made of our patented Vistamaxx material. This material is strong enough to prevent teeth from grinding night after night. It's also thin and flexible enough to be comfortable to wear. As a parent, you know that if your child is not comfortable with the nightguard, they will just take it out. But with the CustMbite Nightguard, your child can breathe easily, speak clearly, and even rehydrate during the night if they need to.

When your child first receives their CustMbite Nightguard, they will quickly and easily mold it to their specific bite. Rather than the messy boil-and-bite process that so many other nightguards use, ours only needs a microwave and a bowl of cold water. It takes 2 minutes tops to mold the nightguard to your child's teeth.

Not all nightguards are compatible with braces. Unfortunately, bruxism in kids doesn't limit itself to those with perfectly straight teeth. That's why we developed the CustMbite Nightguard to work for kids with braces as well as those without. Special fitting instructions for kids with braces are included with each nightguard. Plus, your kid can remold the nightguard every time their bite changes. That saves a lot of money—you don't need to buy a new nightguard each time your child's teeth shift.

The CustMbite Nightguard is free of phthalates, PVC, BPA, and latex for your child's safety. It's also made entirely in the United States, so you can be confident it's made under the strictest safety and health regulations. Also, it's easy to clean using our All Natural Oral Appliance Cleaner.

Where can I get the best nightguard for bruxism in kids?

If your child suffers from bruxism, the most likely remedy their dentist will suggest is a quality nightguard. The CustMbite Nightguard is perfect because it comes in sizes to fit kids of all ages. Also, your child can choose from 5 colors to make it more fun for them. Order the best nightguard for bruxism in children online today to help alleviate your child's bruxism symptoms.