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.

Teething can start between 4 and 10 months and usually makes babies fussy and cranky. Find out how to ease their discomfort and care for your baby.

Baby teeth start to come through the gums at about 6 months and have usually all appeared by 2 to 3 years of age. Learn how to care for baby teeth.

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

Babies will experience discomfort during the teething phase of their early development. Discover teething remedies which help reduce the pain and settle your baby.

Tooth decay: The main cause of tooth decay is an acid attack on the surfaces of the teeth

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

Before birth Your baby's first teeth (primary teeth) begin to form in the 16th week of pregnancy

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.

Brushing teeth is vital to your child’s dental health. Our illustrated guide takes you through the steps for keeping kids’ teeth clean and healthy.