Patient's question:
Patient Age: Two years oldDetailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: My daughter has been grinding her teeth a lot during the day recently, and the sound is very loud. What is this phenomenon, and what treatment methods are available?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, bruxism in children is caused by the sustained contraction of the chewing muscles, and the movement of these muscles is controlled by the trigeminal nerve. Therefore, any factors that can affect the trigeminal nerve and the chewing muscles can lead to bruxism during sleep. Bruxism is a malocclusion, and this malocclusion disrupts the coordination of the chewing apparatus. As a result, the body compensates by unconsciously grinding the teeth to eliminate the malocclusion, leading to bruxism. Bruxism can occur intermittently or every night. It can affect the local development of a child's body, damage the appearance of their teeth, and in some cases, even make children introverted, melancholic, and so on.