How should bruxism in a preschool child be treated?
• A: The great majority of bruxism in children stops without any therapy. Considering the controversial nature of treatment modalities, it is prudent to advise no treatment for childhood bruxism and to advise the parents that the condition is common and is usually outgrown. • Q: What about treating bruxism in adolescence? • A: Because damage to the permanent teeth or periodontal structures may have long-term consequences, bruxism in adolescence may be a concern. Still, treatment should be limited to the most simple and reversible approaches. Careful dental evaluation would be an important 1st step. • Q: Should custom-fitted mouth guards be fabricated for children with traumatic brain or burn injuries who engage in lip or tongue biting? • A: The long-term prognosis is often poor in these patients. For patients with transitory soft tissue injuries, conservative measures such as prefabricated bite blocks to get through the acute stage should be tried 1st.Patients who exhibit chronic chewi
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