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Hello! Im new!!

Sues

Hello Everyone,

 

Ive just discovered this chat site so thought id post!!

Ive got a nearly 5 year old daughter who does not have any special needs. She starts 'Big School' next month - scary!!

Ive for a nearly 3 year old son who was diagnosed with Austism on 28th Feb this year. He is starting at a special school in their nursery in September too.

Plus, Im pregnant with bubs no3 - due in January!

So, lots going on for me at the moment!! Have been reading through some of the posts on here and its so nice to be in contact with so many people in a similar situation with me and learning to live life with Autism in it! I love my son to bits and would not change him for the world.

A quick question for everyone - my son grinds his teeth really badly. Is this an Autistic trait? Hi Peaditrician did ask me at our last appointment is he did this, but i didnt think to ask her! It has got really bad recently and he is doing it increasingly. Not only does it sound awful, but im worried that it might be damaging his teeth! Does anyone have any tips on how to stop/reduce him doing it?

Thanks!!

Sue x

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  • Hi im 43 and female and i still grind my teeth during the day especially when im picking at the skin on my palms. Few years ago the dentist gave me a biteguard to put in my mouth to prevent me from grinding but i couldnt get on with it as it made me feel nauseous all the time! I know i grind when anxious too but am worried as my teeth are getting smaller and might end up with no teeth! Sorry this wasnt much help but you could ask at the dentist about a biteguard!

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  • Hi im 43 and female and i still grind my teeth during the day especially when im picking at the skin on my palms. Few years ago the dentist gave me a biteguard to put in my mouth to prevent me from grinding but i couldnt get on with it as it made me feel nauseous all the time! I know i grind when anxious too but am worried as my teeth are getting smaller and might end up with no teeth! Sorry this wasnt much help but you could ask at the dentist about a biteguard!

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