Why does the baby grind his teeth before going to bed?

In life, many people think that it is normal for babies to grind their teeth while sleeping, but few people know how much harm long-term teeth grinding can bring to the body, especially for babies. When babies grind their teeth, it may be because they are hungry or they habitually want to open their mouths to speak, etc., but it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by some malnutrition. So why do babies grind their teeth before going to bed?

1. In fact, most people grind their teeth. Only a few children do not grind their teeth. However, many children grind their teeth at night because they are frightened or too excited before going to bed. Some children may grind their teeth at night because they are under a lot of pressure in kindergarten, or they do not have good relationships with other children, or they are scolded by their parents.

2. Many children have uneven teeth or are born with stronger chewing muscles, or have temporomandibular joint dysfunction caused by poor tooth occlusion. These are the causes of children's illness.

3. If your child grinds his teeth, you should not ignore whether there are worms in his stomach. Ascaris are parasites in the child's small intestine. They not only rob nutrients but also stimulate the intestinal wall, secrete toxins, and cause indigestion. Ascaris can also cause stomach pain in children and is also a cause of illness.

4. Eating too much for dinner or having a snack before going to bed will not only affect the absorption of nutrients, but also increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Because when you fall asleep, there is still a lot of undigested food accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract, the entire digestive system has to "work overtime" and continue working. Even the chewing muscles are mobilized and involuntarily contract, causing teeth grinding.

The above is some introduction about why babies grind their teeth before going to bed. I believe parents also have the answer to this question. They can take corresponding measures according to the baby’s specific situation to help the baby correct the bad habit of teeth grinding in time. They should also pay attention to the baby’s balanced diet in life, which is very important for the baby’s healthy growth.