Teeth grinding which is commonly called Daant Kitkitaana in India, is very common complaint by Parents.In medical term,it is called BRUXISM.
It is a common belief in India that a child grinds his or her teeth due to worm infestations.Worm infestations is very common in India and a child with any symptom ,when investigated may be found to have worms in abdomen which may be a coincidental finding.
A child having worm infestation, grinds his or her teeth, does not has any scientific basis.Worms infestations has various presentations other than teeth grinding.
There are many causes of teeth grinding such as
1.A child having difficulty in getting onset of sleep or having disturbed sleep.
2.A child is irritated when he or she is not heard.
3.A child is feeling depressed because some of his or her requirements have not been fulfilled.
4.A child has not been fed according to his or her desire.
5.A child is suffering from some form of upper respiratory tract problems.
So, a child having teeth grinding should not be given anti worm medicines.