If you think your teenager is grinding their teeth while they sleep you may want to ask them if they are being bullied.
Key takeaways:
– A recent study in Brazil showed that young teens being verbally bullied at school are more likely to grind their teeth at night than teens not being bullied
– The sound of grinding can sometimes be as loud as a circular saw!
– Book an appointment with your dentist if you are concerned about your teen’s tooth grinding
“An oral health charity said parents and schools should be aware of the problem.”
Read the full story here: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-40593028