In daily life, many people have the problem of grinding their teeth while sleeping, especially for some children. Parents who notice their children grinding their teeth represent a lack of certain trace elements in their bodies. Parents do not know exactly what elements are missing. So, are children's molars calcium deficient?
Children who grind their teeth while sleeping at night may have calcium deficiency, but there are many factors that can cause grinding. It may be due to a lack of trace elements in the body, such as calcium, or it may be caused by the following factors:
1. If children lack calcium or have roundworms in their bodies, they may experience nighttime grinding of teeth, accompanied by symptoms such as excessive sweating and abdominal pain.
2. If there are parasites in the intestines of children, it is also a cause of grinding teeth, especially intestinal roundworm disease, which is very common in children. Some children who frequently come into contact with soil have a very high risk of contracting roundworm disease.
3. If a child suffers from gastrointestinal or oral diseases, it can also lead to grinding teeth.
4. If parents let their children eat food that cannot be fully digested before going to bed, it will stimulate the corresponding parts of the brain after sleep, and the brain will control the nerves, causing the chewing muscles to continue to contract and resulting in grinding teeth.
5. Grinding teeth can also be caused by neurological disorders such as hysteria and psychomotor epilepsy.
6. Other factors, such as trigeminal dysfunction or children being too excited during the day, may also cause grinding teeth.
