He is only about 3 months old and only does it when he's eating. what should I do about this
My ferret seems to be grinding his teeth, is there something wrong?
Ferrets grind their teeth when they have an upset stomach. Possibly the food they're eating is causing indigestion. In a 3 month old ferret, you can give liquid pepto-bismol with a syringe....no more than .5mL twice a day. Just a note....it will make his stool come out tar black, but that's just a color difference....nothing to worry about. :-)
Reply:he needs braces.
Reply:Have your vet look at his teeth.
Reply:Take the ferret to a vet and get it checked out. Rodents grind their teeth when they are in alot of pain. Something hurts and it's not going away. Take it to the vet asap.
Reply:maybe he's teething..and if that's the case u can't do much..it'll be unitl his teeth all come in...
Reply:This is a sign your ferret has an upset stomach. It could be as simple as his food not agreeing with him or as serious as a blockage or ulcer. Take him to the vet.
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My 13 month old is grinding his teeth, any suggestions to get him to stop? is this normal?
My daughter did this and it drove me nuts,she stopped when all her molers were in.
she liked to chew frozen waffles,but every kid is diffrent
My 13 month old is grinding his teeth, any suggestions to get him to stop? is this normal?
its normal...i have done it my whole life. It sucks because my jaw's are really sore some mornings. My dentist just told my mom to wake me up when she hears me doing it. When he gets older they will suggest a "night guard". Sometimes they grow out of it. I haven't though.
Reply:My daughter ground her teeth when she was around 18 months. I asked the doctor and he said it was just a phase they go through. It is possible it helps relieve aching in their jaws from teething. You might mention it to your son's doctor, but I don't think you need to be too concerned. There isn't much you could do to stop him at this age.
Reply:My son did the same thing. I used teething toys and someone told me to use beef jerky.
Reply:grinding teeth, at least how the doctor explained it to me, is normal. It's the baby exploring new things, like teeth! It seems like the more you discourage it, the more they will do it. Some doctors say that babies start grinding at night when they begin to dream.
My baby does it during the day.
Reply:Nope, it is totally normal and I know it is enough to drive one crazy, kind of like finger nails on a chalk board. I asked my daughters dr. about it and he was like "oh yeah, they all do it". It will slow down. My daughter is 2 and only does it once in a while now rather than all the time.
Reply:I think that it's completely normal. I have an 18 month old little girl and she still does it. It makes me cringe everytime I hear her doing it but I haven't figured out a way to stop it. So when you do just let me know!
Reply:sorry dont know as my 13 month old still doesnt have any teeth
Reply:My daughter used to grind her teeth so bad that you could hear her from downstairs when she was sleeping. The dentist said not to worry that she should grow out of it and if she didn't there isn't anything that can be done until her grown-up teeth come in. She ground her baby teeth real small. She is now 8 and doesn't do it as much. now the dentist say's I can buy one of the teeth guards they sell at cvs.
Reply:Our daughter did this too. One day she just stopped.
They learn they can do it then get over it. It shouldn't
be too long and they will learn something else lol.
Reply:At that age, probably not a problem. As others said, probably just testing out those things that popped up in the mouth.
But, later on, if they do it for long, they will grind down their teeth, can cause teeth to move, and cause joint (TMJ) problems, headaches, and other things. Be sure you discuss with a dentist if it does occur for years, and they can either get a fitted mouthguard at the dentist, or use a football mouthguard or one that you can buy at a drugstore.
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she liked to chew frozen waffles,but every kid is diffrent
My 13 month old is grinding his teeth, any suggestions to get him to stop? is this normal?
its normal...i have done it my whole life. It sucks because my jaw's are really sore some mornings. My dentist just told my mom to wake me up when she hears me doing it. When he gets older they will suggest a "night guard". Sometimes they grow out of it. I haven't though.
Reply:My daughter ground her teeth when she was around 18 months. I asked the doctor and he said it was just a phase they go through. It is possible it helps relieve aching in their jaws from teething. You might mention it to your son's doctor, but I don't think you need to be too concerned. There isn't much you could do to stop him at this age.
Reply:My son did the same thing. I used teething toys and someone told me to use beef jerky.
Reply:grinding teeth, at least how the doctor explained it to me, is normal. It's the baby exploring new things, like teeth! It seems like the more you discourage it, the more they will do it. Some doctors say that babies start grinding at night when they begin to dream.
My baby does it during the day.
Reply:Nope, it is totally normal and I know it is enough to drive one crazy, kind of like finger nails on a chalk board. I asked my daughters dr. about it and he was like "oh yeah, they all do it". It will slow down. My daughter is 2 and only does it once in a while now rather than all the time.
Reply:I think that it's completely normal. I have an 18 month old little girl and she still does it. It makes me cringe everytime I hear her doing it but I haven't figured out a way to stop it. So when you do just let me know!
Reply:sorry dont know as my 13 month old still doesnt have any teeth
Reply:My daughter used to grind her teeth so bad that you could hear her from downstairs when she was sleeping. The dentist said not to worry that she should grow out of it and if she didn't there isn't anything that can be done until her grown-up teeth come in. She ground her baby teeth real small. She is now 8 and doesn't do it as much. now the dentist say's I can buy one of the teeth guards they sell at cvs.
Reply:Our daughter did this too. One day she just stopped.
They learn they can do it then get over it. It shouldn't
be too long and they will learn something else lol.
Reply:At that age, probably not a problem. As others said, probably just testing out those things that popped up in the mouth.
But, later on, if they do it for long, they will grind down their teeth, can cause teeth to move, and cause joint (TMJ) problems, headaches, and other things. Be sure you discuss with a dentist if it does occur for years, and they can either get a fitted mouthguard at the dentist, or use a football mouthguard or one that you can buy at a drugstore.
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Do you ever catch yourself grinding your teeth?
I used to have a bad problem with that, I even chipped one!
Do you ever catch yourself grinding your teeth?
sometimes
Reply:I clench... And pay for it every day.. TMJ... sucks!
Reply:yes, I do..bad habit !!!
Reply:yes sometimes i do and i don't notice
Reply:Yes l have.
Reply:yes. its hurtfull to the ones around me cuz they think im mad at them
Reply:yeah!
Reply:NO
Reply:Yes, and sometimes other people's as well.
Reply:only when your sleeping!
Reply:I was just grinding my teeth and I know its a really bad habit but I can't stop.
Reply:I'm a clencher too..when I get stressed.
Reply:My boyfriend grinds his teeth so loudly when he is sleeping it wakes me up
Reply:Yes, especially in my sleep.
Reply:yeah when im cold
Reply:Yes, just a few min. ago when I asked a question just for the fun of it, and someone said, thanks for the points...what a smart a@@!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:No, that noise makes my flesh crawl
Reply:only when I'm done
Reply:yea
Reply:yes when i am angry
Reply:not often
Reply:no ut i did it on purpose one time
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Do you ever catch yourself grinding your teeth?
sometimes
Reply:I clench... And pay for it every day.. TMJ... sucks!
Reply:yes, I do..bad habit !!!
Reply:yes sometimes i do and i don't notice
Reply:Yes l have.
Reply:yes. its hurtfull to the ones around me cuz they think im mad at them
Reply:yeah!
Reply:NO
Reply:Yes, and sometimes other people's as well.
Reply:only when your sleeping!
Reply:I was just grinding my teeth and I know its a really bad habit but I can't stop.
Reply:I'm a clencher too..when I get stressed.
Reply:My boyfriend grinds his teeth so loudly when he is sleeping it wakes me up
Reply:Yes, especially in my sleep.
Reply:yeah when im cold
Reply:Yes, just a few min. ago when I asked a question just for the fun of it, and someone said, thanks for the points...what a smart a@@!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:No, that noise makes my flesh crawl
Reply:only when I'm done
Reply:yea
Reply:yes when i am angry
Reply:not often
Reply:no ut i did it on purpose one time
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I hav a problem of grinding my teeth while sleepin???doubt??
they say this is responsible for the jaw pain and locking i have been experiencing...they adviced using a mouth guard...where do i get one???is this serious problem??
I hav a problem of grinding my teeth while sleepin???doubt??
Best to go to a dentist and be fitted for one.
Reply:don't sleep then
Reply:A dentist can fit you with a mouth guard.
You might be under a lot of stress. Reduce or eliminate the stress and you'll probably stop grinding your teeth.
Reply:i know this sounds gross, but have you tried treating yourself for worms. they are easy to pick up from animals and apparently can cause teeth grinding. i think it can be a serious problem if its bad cos it grinds all the enamel off your teeth (and can keep ur partner awake, my husband is a grinder).
Reply:In that case don't try Ecstasy. That stuff will make you grind them more, haha. I swear everyone grinds their teeth on it. It's kinda weird.
Reply:You most likely have TMJ. Go to webmd.com and look it up-it will tell you all about it. You can go to your dentist and be fitted for a mouth guard to wear at night to alleviate the problem.
Reply:I've seen them at Target in the pharmacy section. If I were you, though, I would go see your doctor about it, they can fix it sometimes and at least save you a couple of bucks by prescribing the guard. But definitely get a guard, you are risking your teeth and arthritis as well as a loss of sleep.
Reply:only reason one gnashes teeth is because of stress and sometimes worry ocer a loved one or it could be anything the best way with out fitting a mouth guard is to tap your right toe with you finger nail it's like a flicking gesture the kind you do shoo off an insect fom your desk or paper with your thumb and index finger hard five times before going to sleep and when you are doing it think in your mind that your not going to grind your teeth tonight.... it works i have experienced it myself it's a scientific solution in ayurveda
Reply:Your dentist can help you get the right guard to help. And yes it is serious, you can damage your teeth and even break them so get it sorted out as soon as you can. My hubby put off getting one and has actually broken a tooth and snapped a ceramic filling!!
Cost him much more to get the repairs than the guard would have in the first place!!
Reply:It is called bruxism and includes clenching and/or grinding of the teeth. Some have wrongly characterized bruxism as a habit. Bruxism is caused by the activation of reflex chewing activity. Chewing is a complex neuromuscular activity that is controlled by reflex nerve pathways with higher control by the brain. During sleep, the reflex part is active, while the brain control is inactive. The result is an abnormal chewing action known as bruxism. Some dentists believe it is due to a lack of symmetry in the teeth; others, that it reflects anxiety, digestive problems or a disturbed sleep pattern.
As for the second part of your question, generally, mouth guards cover your upper teeth only, but in some instances (such as if you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower jaw), your dentist will make a mouth guard for the lower teeth as well. Your dentist can suggest the best mouth guard for you. An effective mouth guard should be comfortable, resist tears, be durable and easy to clean, and should not restrict your breathing or speech.
If you grind your teeth at night, a special mouth guard-type of dental appliance – called a nocturnal bite plate or bite splint -- may be created to prevent tooth damage.
Reply:I had the same problem, I went to they Dentist and had a soft night guard made. There are a couple of types hard or soft. It work wonders for me. No more jaw pain. It can lead to TJM, if you don't have it taken care of.
Reply:get your dentist to advise you of a suitable one to use
Reply:My mom grinds her teeth. There is really nothing you can do to stop because you are asleep when you are doing it. The best thing to do is to get a mouth guard. My mom waited too long and her teeth were cracked. Just go to the store maybe something like Academy and by a mouth guard. I think some can be found in the football section. Its a little bit of a hassle but is better then 100's of dollars of dental work from it. You can also call your dentist and ask for something from him. I hope it all works out.
Reply:A nightguard is a good start, but you need someone to really evaluate your bite to determine why you grind. There is a position in which the jaw is fully seated in its "socket" and there's a position where your teeth "mesh". If these two aren't in harmony, then that can be the cause of grinding and/or clenching. The jaw relaxes an goes into it's "socket" then the teeth try to close and when they do, it brings the jaw out of it's socket, and the battle begins. A nightguard will help prevent wear on the teeth, but it is only a temporary fix. I recommend seeing a dentist that deals with occlusal issues like that. Do some research and find a dentist who truly focuses on improving the bite, not simply the appearance. A nightguard can be made by your dentist by taking an impression of your teeth in the office. They'll make it from a model of your teeth, and it's usually ready in a couple of days. Remember it's a temporary fix. Do your research.
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I hav a problem of grinding my teeth while sleepin???doubt??
Best to go to a dentist and be fitted for one.
Reply:don't sleep then
Reply:A dentist can fit you with a mouth guard.
You might be under a lot of stress. Reduce or eliminate the stress and you'll probably stop grinding your teeth.
Reply:i know this sounds gross, but have you tried treating yourself for worms. they are easy to pick up from animals and apparently can cause teeth grinding. i think it can be a serious problem if its bad cos it grinds all the enamel off your teeth (and can keep ur partner awake, my husband is a grinder).
Reply:In that case don't try Ecstasy. That stuff will make you grind them more, haha. I swear everyone grinds their teeth on it. It's kinda weird.
Reply:You most likely have TMJ. Go to webmd.com and look it up-it will tell you all about it. You can go to your dentist and be fitted for a mouth guard to wear at night to alleviate the problem.
Reply:I've seen them at Target in the pharmacy section. If I were you, though, I would go see your doctor about it, they can fix it sometimes and at least save you a couple of bucks by prescribing the guard. But definitely get a guard, you are risking your teeth and arthritis as well as a loss of sleep.
Reply:only reason one gnashes teeth is because of stress and sometimes worry ocer a loved one or it could be anything the best way with out fitting a mouth guard is to tap your right toe with you finger nail it's like a flicking gesture the kind you do shoo off an insect fom your desk or paper with your thumb and index finger hard five times before going to sleep and when you are doing it think in your mind that your not going to grind your teeth tonight.... it works i have experienced it myself it's a scientific solution in ayurveda
Reply:Your dentist can help you get the right guard to help. And yes it is serious, you can damage your teeth and even break them so get it sorted out as soon as you can. My hubby put off getting one and has actually broken a tooth and snapped a ceramic filling!!
Cost him much more to get the repairs than the guard would have in the first place!!
Reply:It is called bruxism and includes clenching and/or grinding of the teeth. Some have wrongly characterized bruxism as a habit. Bruxism is caused by the activation of reflex chewing activity. Chewing is a complex neuromuscular activity that is controlled by reflex nerve pathways with higher control by the brain. During sleep, the reflex part is active, while the brain control is inactive. The result is an abnormal chewing action known as bruxism. Some dentists believe it is due to a lack of symmetry in the teeth; others, that it reflects anxiety, digestive problems or a disturbed sleep pattern.
As for the second part of your question, generally, mouth guards cover your upper teeth only, but in some instances (such as if you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower jaw), your dentist will make a mouth guard for the lower teeth as well. Your dentist can suggest the best mouth guard for you. An effective mouth guard should be comfortable, resist tears, be durable and easy to clean, and should not restrict your breathing or speech.
If you grind your teeth at night, a special mouth guard-type of dental appliance – called a nocturnal bite plate or bite splint -- may be created to prevent tooth damage.
Reply:I had the same problem, I went to they Dentist and had a soft night guard made. There are a couple of types hard or soft. It work wonders for me. No more jaw pain. It can lead to TJM, if you don't have it taken care of.
Reply:get your dentist to advise you of a suitable one to use
Reply:My mom grinds her teeth. There is really nothing you can do to stop because you are asleep when you are doing it. The best thing to do is to get a mouth guard. My mom waited too long and her teeth were cracked. Just go to the store maybe something like Academy and by a mouth guard. I think some can be found in the football section. Its a little bit of a hassle but is better then 100's of dollars of dental work from it. You can also call your dentist and ask for something from him. I hope it all works out.
Reply:A nightguard is a good start, but you need someone to really evaluate your bite to determine why you grind. There is a position in which the jaw is fully seated in its "socket" and there's a position where your teeth "mesh". If these two aren't in harmony, then that can be the cause of grinding and/or clenching. The jaw relaxes an goes into it's "socket" then the teeth try to close and when they do, it brings the jaw out of it's socket, and the battle begins. A nightguard will help prevent wear on the teeth, but it is only a temporary fix. I recommend seeing a dentist that deals with occlusal issues like that. Do some research and find a dentist who truly focuses on improving the bite, not simply the appearance. A nightguard can be made by your dentist by taking an impression of your teeth in the office. They'll make it from a model of your teeth, and it's usually ready in a couple of days. Remember it's a temporary fix. Do your research.
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My ferret seems to be grinding his teeth. What should I do about this, and is it normal?
He is only about 3 months old and only does it when he's eating
My ferret seems to be grinding his teeth. What should I do about this, and is it normal?
go find you a hunk of tree, anice thick branch.he needs to chew to grind his teeth down. they have to nawg on something. i find they like the small soda bottles. they love to chew of the lids. if they don't chip their teeth down he won't be able to eat.
Reply:its probably normal but call the vet and ask... r u sure hes not just trying to get the food way smaller?
Reply:Sometimes they need to be trimmed.. sometimes they are loosing baby teeth, sometimes it is an infection (or it could be just to annoy you) if you are concerned though call your vet
Reply:his fang are getting to sharp and he is filling them down,with ferrets,hamster,gerbil etc,all members of the rodent family their teeth never stop growing,and if they don't file them down the teeth can grow threw the bottom lip,or cause them not to be able to eat or drink,or cause other heath problems.
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My ferret seems to be grinding his teeth. What should I do about this, and is it normal?
go find you a hunk of tree, anice thick branch.he needs to chew to grind his teeth down. they have to nawg on something. i find they like the small soda bottles. they love to chew of the lids. if they don't chip their teeth down he won't be able to eat.
Reply:its probably normal but call the vet and ask... r u sure hes not just trying to get the food way smaller?
Reply:Sometimes they need to be trimmed.. sometimes they are loosing baby teeth, sometimes it is an infection (or it could be just to annoy you) if you are concerned though call your vet
Reply:his fang are getting to sharp and he is filling them down,with ferrets,hamster,gerbil etc,all members of the rodent family their teeth never stop growing,and if they don't file them down the teeth can grow threw the bottom lip,or cause them not to be able to eat or drink,or cause other heath problems.
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Is there anyway to stop grinding my teeth when I sleep?
wear a hockey mouth guard
Is there anyway to stop grinding my teeth when I sleep?
ive heard of a night guard, check with drug stores
http://www.splintek.com/ph/sleepright.ht...
Reply:go to walmart and buy a mouth gurad
Reply:Buy teeth guards
Reply:There is not a proven way to stop you from grinding your teeth. It usually happens at night, and is usually caused by stress/anxiety. Wearing a night guard is going to help to rid of sensitivity caused by the grinding and will help protect your teeth from breaking/fracturing off. You can try over-the counter ones--heat them up in water and bite into them to fit to your teeth. Or you can go to your dentist and have a custom one made-- a little expensive and insurance doesn't cover but it is well worth the comfort.
Reply:I've been told that grinding your teeth at night is your body's way of reacting to and relieving stress. Stress is everywhere in life. Good stress and bad. People can catch themselves during the day when they clench their teeth but at night I haven't found a way to do that. ( I wear a bite splint every night to protect my teeth and TMJ)
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Is there anyway to stop grinding my teeth when I sleep?
ive heard of a night guard, check with drug stores
http://www.splintek.com/ph/sleepright.ht...
Reply:go to walmart and buy a mouth gurad
Reply:Buy teeth guards
Reply:There is not a proven way to stop you from grinding your teeth. It usually happens at night, and is usually caused by stress/anxiety. Wearing a night guard is going to help to rid of sensitivity caused by the grinding and will help protect your teeth from breaking/fracturing off. You can try over-the counter ones--heat them up in water and bite into them to fit to your teeth. Or you can go to your dentist and have a custom one made-- a little expensive and insurance doesn't cover but it is well worth the comfort.
Reply:I've been told that grinding your teeth at night is your body's way of reacting to and relieving stress. Stress is everywhere in life. Good stress and bad. People can catch themselves during the day when they clench their teeth but at night I haven't found a way to do that. ( I wear a bite splint every night to protect my teeth and TMJ)
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How can i stop from grinding my teeth in my sleep? Anyone know what causes one to do it?
There are a number of causes, from tensions in the neck and jaw (physical) to emotional states.
The best way to minimise damage is to see your dentists and get a dental shield that you can wear at night. In extreme cases grinding can cause teeth to crack, so it's worth doing.
Once you've made sure your teeth won't get damaged, you can ask your dentist to check out any physical causes and refer you to a specialist if necessary. If there's no physical cause you might want to look into some kind of stress relief, but eliminate the physical causes first as they're the most common.
How can i stop from grinding my teeth in my sleep? Anyone know what causes one to do it?
i have been grinding my teeth for years...i recently got porcellin veneers done and at my consultation i was informed that i had the problem.my husband used to wake me nightly to get me to stop grinding my teeth.i had to purchase a night guard,it works great hard to get used to but worth it.for me stress was the cause of my doing it.you'll definatly need a guard.they cost around 500 dollars and you could need more then one a year,mine was covered by insurance.good luck.
Reply:my sister grinds her teeth in her sleep and the dentist gave her a retainer to wear while asleep...as yours about one!
Reply:If you can't get the splint like me. Go to the sporting goods store and get one of the teeth guards the football players use and it will help just as well.
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The best way to minimise damage is to see your dentists and get a dental shield that you can wear at night. In extreme cases grinding can cause teeth to crack, so it's worth doing.
Once you've made sure your teeth won't get damaged, you can ask your dentist to check out any physical causes and refer you to a specialist if necessary. If there's no physical cause you might want to look into some kind of stress relief, but eliminate the physical causes first as they're the most common.
How can i stop from grinding my teeth in my sleep? Anyone know what causes one to do it?
i have been grinding my teeth for years...i recently got porcellin veneers done and at my consultation i was informed that i had the problem.my husband used to wake me nightly to get me to stop grinding my teeth.i had to purchase a night guard,it works great hard to get used to but worth it.for me stress was the cause of my doing it.you'll definatly need a guard.they cost around 500 dollars and you could need more then one a year,mine was covered by insurance.good luck.
Reply:my sister grinds her teeth in her sleep and the dentist gave her a retainer to wear while asleep...as yours about one!
Reply:If you can't get the splint like me. Go to the sporting goods store and get one of the teeth guards the football players use and it will help just as well.
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