Question
A 5-year-old child’s mandible makes a sound when opening their mouth. What treatment should be taken?
Answer
Doctors suggest that it might be caused by a calcium deficiency, and recommend supplementing with cod liver oil, calcium gluconate, or calcium tablets, along with vitamin D3 injections. If accompanied by indigestion or vomiting, these symptoms should be improved first to avoid affecting calcium absorption. Daily sun exposure can promote calcium absorption.