Children sleep at night how to grind teeth

  Dental problems such as loose, splintered or broken teeth can occur in children who grind their teeth in their sleep. This can be treated by giving your child psychological stress relief, jaw muscle exercises, and dental protection measures.  Children may experience teeth grinding during sleep due to emotional anxiety, depression and the presence of some other psychological stress. Parents can actively take their children to outdoor activities and provide psychological guidance to them. Many children may need appropriate psychological relief because of the usual academic pressure. Some children may be psychologically burdened because they have done something wrong, fear criticism from parents or teachers, etc. Depending on the situation, children need to be helped to get through their psychological distress.  Tongue and jaw muscle exercises can help relax the jaw and facial muscles, thus avoiding teeth grinding during sleep. You can teach your child some movements that can have this effect during the day.  Fitted pads can be custom made at specialized oral health care facilities and are also available at some medical equipment stores. This protective device can be put on the child before bedtime to effectively avoid damage to the teeth caused by excessive and intense grinding movements. It can also reduce the pressure on the jaw during sleep and reduce the occurrence of teeth grinding.  The causes of teeth grinding are more complex and the pathogenesis is more varied. It is important to take effective countermeasures depending on the different causes of teeth grinding.