How can I relieve my child’s nighttime teeth grinding?

It is normal for children to grind their teeth while sleeping at night, but if it happens too frequently or affects the quality of sleep, effective measures need to be taken in time to treat it, so as to avoid adverse effects on the body. Many parents may feel at a loss when encountering this situation. The editor will provide some solutions below. Let’s take a look.

When you find that your child is grinding his teeth at night, you should first ask a dentist to carefully check whether there are any uncomfortable symptoms of malocclusion. If so, the high points of the teeth need to be ground down and a dental pad should be prepared. Wearing it at night will reduce teeth grinding. Children with intestinal parasites need to be dewormed as early as possible; babies with rickets need to supplement with appropriate amounts of calcium and vitamin D preparations. In addition, you should create a comfortable and harmonious home environment for your baby, let him watch less TV at night, and avoid excessive excitement.

At the same time, children should eat at regular times and in appropriate amounts, and the temperature should be appropriate. During the teething period, babies should eat less or try to avoid greasy, fried and spicy foods. These foods are high in calories and will cause excessive moisture and heat in the body, making them more susceptible to illness. If the baby is a picky eater, special attention should be paid during the teething period. Parents can make a few more variations of the food that the baby doesn't like to eat, and try to ensure a balanced food intake, allowing the baby to absorb nutrients from a variety of foods, which can also help reduce illness and enhance resistance. In addition, a 6-minute massage is also effective in relieving the symptoms of teeth grinding. Parents can rub their palms to warm them up, then place them on the child's belly button and gently massage it clockwise and counterclockwise for 2-3 minutes each, twice a day. Massage can stimulate children's intestinal peristalsis and facilitate food digestion.

Now I believe that all parents know how to deal with the uncomfortable symptoms of children grinding their teeth at night. Therefore, you should pay attention to observe the abnormal reactions that occur during sleep and adjust them according to the editor's suggestions. If the situation is serious, you can consult a professional dentist. Generally, you can see obvious results if you persist for a period of time.