A 13-year-old child grinding his teeth at night may be caused by intestinal parasites, calcium deficiency, mental factors, etc., which requires general treatment and medication.
1. Intestinal parasites: such as intestinal roundworms, frequent activities at night, the patient’s intestinal peristalsis has a significant stimulating effect, which in turn stimulates the nerves of the oral cavity, resulting in the phenomenon of bite muscle spasm. At this time, we should consult the doctor in time, under the guidance of the physician to take anthelmintic drugs, such as levamisole hydrochloride tablets.
2. Calcium deficiency: children who are deficient in calcium can easily cause chewing muscle tremors, and teeth grinding can occur after sleep. This situation should be timely calcium treatment, can choose calcium carbonate.
3. Mental factors: If the child’s mental stress is high, the cerebral cortex is in a state of high tension, which can make the muscles around the mouth and jaw in a high degree of tension, leading to the symptoms of teeth grinding. It is recommended that family members care more about the child’s mental health, help the child eliminate tension, etc..
When a 13-year-old child always grinds his teeth at night, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and be treated under the guidance of a professional physician.