Symptoms of teething in babies

Teeth grinding is a problem that most people are very familiar with. Now the incidence of teeth grinding is increasing. Some people may think that children find it fun and they don't need to worry too much about it. However, 6 to 13 years old is the period of tooth replacement. If the teeth are ground up and down at this time, it will only cause problems with the teeth and even cause a pathological phenomenon. When the baby is sleeping at night, the teeth are rubbing back and forth, and parents should pay special attention.

What are the symptoms of teeth grinding?

1. Symptoms:

People are in the period of replacing teeth between the ages of 6 and 13, and they will grind their teeth to adapt to the grinding of the upper and lower teeth. However, if teenagers and adults who have passed the tooth replacement period often grind their teeth, it is a pathological condition.

1. Teeth grinding type: Grinding teeth often after falling asleep at night, which is often called nocturnal bruxism. Patients grind their teeth or clench their teeth during sleep. Since the teeth grinding is often accompanied by a "crunching" sound, it is also commonly called "grinding teeth". Because it mostly occurs at night during sleep, it is also called "nocturnal bruxism". Most patients themselves are unaware of it and are often told by others. Because it affects others, especially spouses, it is taken more seriously.

2. Clenching type: People often clench their teeth unconsciously when concentrating during the day, but there is no grinding of the upper and lower teeth.

3. Mixed type: Both nocturnal bruxism and daytime clenching of teeth.

2. Diagnosis:

1. The patient has typical teeth grinding or clenching movements during sleep.

2. Patients with stubborn bruxism may suffer from severe wear of the occlusal and interproximal surfaces.

3. There are changes such as atrophy of periodontal tissues, alveolar bones, and gums, loose teeth, and displacement of teeth.

4. Masseter muscle fatigue and weak bite.

5. Accompanied by symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

6. After getting up, the patient has symptoms of head and neck pain.

7. It is more common in children and adolescent male patients.

8. You will feel obvious pain in your cheeks when eating breakfast.

Teeth grinding care key points

1. If you have intestinal parasitic diseases, you need to deworm as soon as possible; babies with rickets should supplement with appropriate amounts of calcium and vitamin D preparations.

2. Create a comfortable and harmonious home environment for your baby, let him watch less TV at night and avoid excessive excitement.

3. The diet should be a combination of meat and vegetables, change the bad habit of being picky about food, and have a light dinner and don't overeat.

4. Babies 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.

5. Ask a dentist to carefully check whether you have any 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 bruxism.

6. Six-minute massage is also effective: rub your palms to warm them up, then place them on the baby's belly button and massage gently, rotating clockwise and counterclockwise for 2-3 minutes each, twice a day. Massage can stimulate the baby's intestinal peristalsis and facilitate the digestion of food.