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The child grinds his teeth in his sleep. Is this really a sign of worms?
😬Grinding teeth of a sleeping child is a common condition called bruxism. This worries some parents and scares others.
🤷🏻♀️What is the cause of bruxism?
💁🏻♀️Periodic grinding of teeth during sleep can be found in different age groups: preschool, school-aged and teenage children.
☝️ Psychological factors
The first symptoms of bruxism are observed as a result of nervous tension. it can be a forced separation from parents, a serious fight with peers or a change of residence.
👉According to experts, the symptoms of bruxism appear as soon as the child starts attending kindergarten or school, and they are few and short-lived. In such cases, parents without the help of a doctor before going to bed
🛁 hot relaxing baths,
💊V vitamins,
☕️soothing herbal infusions
🌃 You can get rid of this habit by walking around in the fresh air in the evening.
Teeth grinding during sleep can also be observed when the child is overtired. In such cases, apart from the measures listed above, parents should regulate the child's daily routine. If the child is going to additional sections and classes - suspending, playing in front of the TV and computer - it is necessary to limit the playing time.
🙇🏻♂️If the child's complaints do not go away in 2-3 weeks, it is recommended to see a neuropathologist. They prescribe sedatives and order additional tests to rule out a neurological diagnosis.