Why does a child bite his tongue when sleeping?

It is common for children to be restless when sleeping, but some children's restlessness will make us as parents worry. For example, some children bite their tongues when they sleep. Parents must not ignore this. At the very least, the children's sleep quality will be reduced and they will lack energy during the day. At worst, the children's tongue will be bitten, affecting their normal diet.

Generally speaking, this situation is caused by the eruption of deciduous teeth. The deciduous teeth of babies start to erupt between 4 and 10 months old, and it is normal for them to bite their tongue during this period. It may also be caused by oral inflammation. It is recommended that you closely observe whether your baby's mouth has any discomfort. If there is no abnormality, there is no need to worry, as this is a normal phenomenon.

The above is for the conditions that may occur in younger babies. If they bite their tongue while sleeping for a long time, it may be due to a narrow dental arch, a large tongue, or both. The bite or cheek is caused by too little horizontal coverage of the upper and lower teeth. It is recommended that if you bite yourself frequently, you should go to the hospital for relevant treatment.

Biting the tongue while sleeping is a phenomenon of ataxia, which means dreaming about eating while sleeping. Adults also occasionally experience biting their tongues. The main reason for children biting their tongues is the lack of trace elements, which is a common reason clinically. It is recommended that you give your baby oral zinc gluconate, or take vitamin B complex at the same time for treatment, take your children to the outdoors more often, and get more sun exposure, which will help calcium absorption. It is recommended that parents should take their children to the hospital regularly for trace element checks and provide their children with timely supplements.

No matter what causes tongue biting, preventive measures must be taken while receiving all treatments. The most important thing at present is to prevent accidents when children bite their tongues, such as damaging or even breaking their tongues. Parents can prepare a small wooden stopper for their children, which can also serve as an indicator and preventive effect.