Teeth grinding in children may be caused by mental and psychological aspects, abnormal occlusal relationship, gastrointestinal dysfunction, etc. Psychotherapy, orthodontics and medication are often used to alleviate the problem.
1. Mental and psychological aspects: If the child has too much mental stress, nervousness and anxiety recently, it may cause teeth grinding. Parents are advised to pay attention to their children’s emotions in daily life, and if there is any abnormality, they should channel it in time, and if necessary, psychological treatment should be carried out.
2. Abnormal occlusal relationship: If the child’s mouth has abnormal occlusal relationship, malocclusion, etc., it will also cause the child to grind teeth. It is recommended to go to the orthodontic department of the hospital for examination and treatment to correct the malocclusion in the mouth in order to improve the situation of teeth grinding.
3. Gastrointestinal disorders: If the child has gastrointestinal disorders, it can also cause teeth grinding. Clostridium Typhimurium, Saccharomyces boulardii, Bifidobacterium bifidum, etc. can be used to regulate the intestinal flora, and Domperidone can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and other symptomatic treatments. When the gastrointestinal function is normalized, the grinding of teeth will be improved.
All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. Children grinding teeth should take early intervention measures, firstly, identify the cause of the disease, symptomatic treatment, and secondly, wear a grinding pad at night to protect the teeth.