Teeth-grinding in teenagers is a sign of bullying

Recent research suggests that teeth-grinding interns could be as a result of being bullied. Students who are being bullied are more likely to suffer from teeth-grinding than those who are not:

Key takeaways:

– Teeth grinding can cause enamel erosion, sensitivity, chipping and cracking, pain radiating to the ear and teeth loss!

– If your child is grinding their teeth, they could be undergoing mental stress.

– Manage bruxism by turning to healthy stress coping methods, healthy lifestyles and having enough sleep.

See your dentist to treat your already damaged teeth.

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http://www.bbc.com/news/health-40593028