Patient's question:
My baby is now over nine months old and is teething. During this time, when I put my baby to sleep at night, I sometimes notice that the baby grinds their teeth while sleeping, as if they are very angry. Their small hands also. After a while, everything is fine, and they don't cry or fuss. There are no other strange symptoms.What kind of help do I need: Why does my baby grind their teeth while sleeping at night?
Doctor's answer:
There are many diseases that can be caused, such as having worms in the stomach, rickets, etc. These can all be caused. The possibility of rickets is quite high. It is recommended to go to the hospital to check for stool eggs and trace elements. Children sometimes do this too, maybe because they are excited, but it's not very frequent. Perhaps this is a way for the child to express themselves or due to other reasons. However, I believe as long as the child doesn't cry or fuss, eats well, and sleeps soundly, there shouldn't be much of a problem. It is possible to have a thorough check-up for trace elements at the hospital to rule out any deficiencies caused by trace elements. If the check-up is normal, it could be considered due to bad habits.