In daily life, many babies grind their teeth while sleeping, and the grinding is very severe. Parents are worried that their teeth will be worn out. To deal with their baby's grinding, they need to understand what causes it. Only by identifying the cause can targeted measures be taken. So, why does a baby like to grind their teeth at 15 months old?
1. Intestinal parasitic disease
Babies may have roundworms in their bodies, which produce a toxin that stimulates and excites their nerves, causing them to grind their teeth. At the same time, pinworms can also secrete toxins, accompanied by anal itching, which can affect the baby's sleep and cause them to grind their teeth. For this situation, it is recommended to deworm.
2. Digestive dysfunction
Babies who eat too much at night may still have undigested food in their intestines after sleeping, which increases the burden on their digestive system. As a result, babies may grind their teeth while sleeping. The solution is to suggest that babies should have a good combination of meat and vegetables in their diet, and not have picky eating habits. They should pay attention to eating light meals at night and not overeat.
3. Excessive mental tension
Before the baby goes to sleep, they watch TV with intense plot or play while sleeping. If the baby doesn't calm down, they fall asleep because mental stress can cause grinding teeth. It is also possible that their parents' scolding makes their young hearts always uneasy, and they grind their teeth after going to bed at night. Parents should try not to let their babies watch TV before bedtime due to grinding teeth caused by this situation. They can listen to some light music to help them fall asleep.
