Preparing questions in advance can help patients and parents to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their or their child’s treatment options. The following questions related to bruxism may be helpful:

1. How can I discover whether or not my child is bruxing?
   
   
2. My child complains of jaw pain. Should I schedule an appointment with a dentist or with a pediatrician?
   
   
3. How will you diagnose my child’s bruxism?
   
   
4. What is the likely source of my child’s bruxism?
   
   
5. Why do you suspect that my child’s bruxing is serious enough to require treatment?
   
   
6. What are my child’s treatment options? What are the risks or drawbacks?
   
   
7. What are the potential consequences if my child’s bruxism is left untreated?
   
   
8. How can I teach my child to better relax?
   
   
9. What other steps can my child take to discourage bruxing?
   
   
10. Will my child eventually require orthodontics or surgery to straighten out his/her bite?