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What causes children to grind their teeth at night?

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Current research: indicates that it is due to poor airway. The child needs to be evaluated by a dentist versed in treating sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing and by a MD to order a sleep study if possible.

Answered 11/21/2017

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