Find out the causes of teeth grinding (bruxism), the effects of teeth grinding and what to do if your toddler grinds their teeth in their sleep.

Some young children suffer from sleeping problems, such as sleepwalking, insomnia, night terrors and sleep rocking.

What is bruxism?Bruxism is the habit of clenching, gnashing or grinding your teeth. Your teeth are not meant to be clenched and in contact all the time. They should only briefly touch each other when you swallow or chew. If they are in contact too often or too forcefully, it can wear down the tooth enamel. This is

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.

Children often grind their teeth in sleep. Teeth-grinding doesn’t usually damage teeth, but see a dentist or GP if you’re worried. It’s also called bruxism.