How to solve the problem of 3-year-old baby grinding teeth at night

We all know in our daily lives that as parents, it takes a lot of effort to raise a child into a healthy adult. Many parents find that their babies have symptoms of teeth grinding in the middle of the night. This is quite common. Some are normal physiological reactions, while others are more troublesome problems. Next, we will introduce in detail the solution to the problem of 3-year-old babies grinding their teeth at night.

1. Intestinal anthelmintic treatment: Ascaridicide treatment reduces the peristalsis of intestinal parasites and stimulates the intestinal wall. Bruxism caused by roundworms may occur in children for hygiene reasons, but the chance of bruxism caused by roundworms in adolescents and adults is almost non-existent. Therefore, deworming treatments are not effective for adolescents and adults.

2. Occlusal splint treatment: Make a dental splint, wear it on your jaw before going to bed at night, and remove it in the morning to relieve muscle tension. It is currently the most easily accepted by doctors and patients. It is effective in preventing tooth wear but cannot cure bruxism.

3. Correct bad habits of the dental and maxillofacial system. Such as unilateral chewing, biting pencils, and chewing gum frequently.

Patients with severe nocturnal bruxism should take active treatment measures, starting with the cause and paying attention to psychological adjustment and stress relief. It is best to rest and relax before going to bed, avoid stimulating foods, and improve the sleeping environment. Systemic diseases should also be actively treated to reduce the occurrence of nocturnal bruxism.

For bruxism caused mainly by occlusal factors, it is necessary to go to the oral department of a hospital for treatment, by grinding away early contact points of the teeth and removing occlusal interference. Patients with missing teeth can undergo denture restoration, change their unilateral chewing habits and other measures to achieve a balanced occlusion.

If the teeth are severely worn, it is recommended to use an occlusal pad to separate them to prevent further wear of the teeth. Patients cannot purchase it on their own and need to choose and wear it under the guidance of a doctor.

The above content is about the solution to the problem of 3-year-old babies grinding their teeth at night. Teeth grinding is not only a common problem for children, but many adults also have these symptoms. Therefore, everyone must have a correct understanding of this phenomenon and must not ignore it. Abnormal teeth grinding will have a lot of impact on people’s lives and must be treated in time.