What's the reason for the old man to grind his teeth?

summary

There are two pairs of teeth in one's life: deciduous teeth and permanent teeth. Deciduous teeth erupt from 6 months to 2 years old. From the age of 6 to the age of 14, all the teeth fell off and were replaced by permanent teeth. Permanent teeth will last a lifetime. So, what's the reason for old people grinding their teeth? Let's talk about it

What's the reason for the old man to grind his teeth?

The first reason is: emotional tension. Bruxism is the most common pathogenic factor. Fear, anger, hostility, conflict and other kinds of nervous emotions, if for some reason the elderly do not vent the above bad emotions in time at ordinary times, these emotions are periodically expressed in subconscious through various ways, and molar is one of the ways to express them.

The second reason is local factors. It is speculated that if there is early occlusal contact, patients often try to smooth the high point of the tooth surface. If this phenomenon often occurs, over time, bruxism will be formed.

The third reason is: systemic factors. Gastrointestinal disorders, allergic reactions or endocrine disorders associated with parasites may be the risk factors of bruxism.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to supplement calcium in daily diet and eat more foods rich in vitamins. Regular deworming. Keep the right posture. Stooping can also lead to molars.