What causes teeth grinding in children during sleep?
Disease description:
The child has been grinding his teeth during sleep recently. What could be the reason for this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Teeth grinding in children is caused by external stimuli during sleep, such as noise, temperature changes, air currents, or muscle spasms during sleep. When children are exposed to these stimuli, they may unconsciously clench their teeth together, resulting in teeth grinding. Sleep-related teeth grinding in children may also be associated with other factors, such as depression, anxiety, stress, or lack of sleep. These factors can lead to persistent teeth grinding during sleep, thereby affecting the child's sleep quality.
