Could Teeth Grinding be nothing to worry about?

[Kara315]

I just noticed Tigger grinding his teeth for only a couple seconds, could this just be something he does without it being bad teeth problems? They have plenty of wood and I could hear them last night going away on them. I guess i'm just worried after hearing about alot of the bad teeth problems they could go through.
I haven't heard him do this before, and it was only for a second while I petted him.

 

[Cuddlebug]

As long as he is not showing any other signs of teeth problems, like weight loss, he is probably just fine. Lots of chins grind their teeth for a variety of reasons.

 

[Kara315]

As long as he is not showing any other signs of teeth problems, like weight loss, he is probably just fine. Lots of chins grind their teeth for a variety of reasons.

Besides just that small grind, he seems perfect. Eating normally, chewing on his wood chews and enjoying his treat. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[kerri101]

My chin will grind when she wants more treat...or sometimes when she is wanting attention....as long as eating/pooping/chewing and there is no signs of pain some chins will do this Ive seen a few others mention this too...I know it sounds soooo weird!

 

[Kara315]

My chin will grind when she wants more treat...or sometimes when she is wanting attention....as long as eating/pooping/chewing and there is no signs of pain some chins will do this Ive seen a few others mention this too...I know it sounds soooo weird!

Yep all that is completely normal. I guess I just got nervous when i walked in and crouched down and notice him do it lol.

 

[rach06ao]

One of my old chinchillas used to grind her teeth when woken up early by a sound and sometimes when she had a raisin (must have been too sweet!)
Like other people have said, just look out for other problems such as drooling, eye water etc)