Question
Recently, I’ve noticed that my child frequently grinds their teeth while sleeping. What could be the cause?
Answer
One, children grinding their teeth may be related to intestinal memory and parasitic infections, such as worms, which can cause abdominal pain and vomiting and may lead to nighttime grinding. Two, excessive fatigue or mental excitement during the day may also cause children to grind their teeth at night, which could be a result of the cerebral cortex not receiving adequate rest. Three, poor digestion of the stomach may also lead to grinding during sleep when the stomach cannot effectively absorb food. Four, incorrect occlusion relationships may also be a reason for a child’s grinding teeth.