Question
Why do children sometimes grind their teeth at night?
Answer
Grinding teeth at night in children can be caused by various factors, including teething gum discomfort during the teething period and rickets. The possibility of rickets is relatively high, and it is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up for worm eggs and trace elements. Additionally, children may also grind their teeth due to emotional excitement, although this is not frequent. If the child does not show any other abnormalities, eats well, and sleeps soundly, there may not be a big problem. However, to rule out the possibility of trace element deficiency, a trace element test can be done at the hospital. If the test results are normal, it may be due to the child’s developed bad habit.