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How to Stop Your Child  from Grinding His or Her Teeth Bruxism is a condition in which you clench or grind your teeth . Children commonly have sleep bruxism, which means that they grind their teeth at night. If your child is grinding his/her teeth, you may find that simply helping him relax at night solves the problem. There are also other ways to help protect your child’s teeth as outlined in Method 2. Understand that stress can cause bruxism. Teeth grinding can be a sign that your child is stressed or anxious about something. Helping your child to relax may be the key to getting your child to stop grinding his/her teeth. Create a relaxing bedtime routine for your child. As mentioned in the previous step, teeth grinding can be a sign that your child is stressed. Helping your child to relax for bed may reduce how often he/she grinds his/her teeth. Create a routine that involves relaxing activities before bedtime. These activities could include: Taking a w

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy  and Strong Sparkling smiles are attractive and infectious. When you smile with a big, healthy smile, it makes other people smile back at you. You can maintain a healthy smile by practicing good oral hygiene, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular preventative care. Brush for at least two minutes. Do this in the morning and at night before you go to sleep. The most important thing in maintaining a good oral hygiene is to adopt the correct brushing technique. Ask your dentist or hygienist to teach you how to correctly use the toothbrush and how to apply it to your gums and teeth.  Brush with a soft bristled brush or an electric toothbrush. Brush all the surfaces of each tooth, including the chewing surface, the back and the front. Protect your teeth against decay by using a toothpaste with fluoride. Fluoride strengthens the enamel coating on your teeth, making it less vulnerable to decay. Ideally, the toothpaste should have 1,

How to Care for Sensitive Teeth Having sensitive teeth can be a pain, literally. Sensitive teeth can develop from a number of other dental problems, including exposed gums, gum disease, and tooth decay. You can make a few changes to help with sensitive teeth, as well as talk to your dentist about solutions that may help. You should also just keep your teeth healthier overall, as that will help prevent sensitivity . Skip acidic foods. While you probably don't want to cut them out completely, limiting acidic food s can help prevent teeth problems, which in turn can protect your teeth against sensitivity. Consider limiting foods like sodas and soft drinks in general, citrusy foods and drinks, yogurt, and wine.  Using a straw can help when drinking acidic drinks.  When you do indulge, try drinking some water or milk afterwards to cut down on the acidity in your mouth . Or, chew a piece of gum with xylitol in it to help recreate the basic pH. However, never brush i

How to Prevent Plaque Plaque is a mixture of bacteria and the biofilm they secrete. It's a clear, sticky substance that forms on the teeth every day, and if it isn't brushed and flossed away it can lead to cavities, cause bad breath, and turn your teeth yellow. There are easy ways to prevent plaque from leading to complications that damage the teeth. Having proper dental hygiene, eating teeth-friendly foods and seeing the dentist regularly are the best ways to keep plaque from harming your teeth. Plaque formation can also lead to periodontal disease, which increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Plaque builds up on the teeth day in and day out, whether we like it or not. The best way to deal with plaque is to brush it away using a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association. You can find a list of approved products at the ADA website.