Toddler grinding teeth?

msm1379 · October 2012

My 13 mo son just got in both his top teeth, he's had the bottom two for about 2 months. I've noticed in the last few days, maybe a week that he grinds his teeth together. He does it while he's playing, and he does it loud enough that I can hear it from across the room. It's driving me a little crazy, but I'm also concerned. Should I be worried, will he damage his teeth? Or could it be stress related, like in adults?

Anyone's LO also do this?

kcisthebombdotcom · October 2012

My DD does this too and I looked into it a bit. It can be a sign of a million different things from ear pain to a reaction to teething to something that just feels fun. I don't think it's a terrible idea to call the pedi and see what they say. It's unlikely to cause permanent damage or be a sign of anything serious though.

jani7 · October 2012

My DS will do this occasionally and it's usually when he is teething. It drives me crazy (only because I worry about him damaging his teeth too).

lisamoe · October 2012

YES! DS does this, but I mostly see him do it when he is bored sitting in his highchair (when hes done eating).

jllmb79 · October 2012

I made the mistake of telling my LO not to do it...now she thinks its funny and laughs after she does it

LEB2009 · October 2012

Its totally normal. Probably feels "different" to your LO and he likes the feeling or the sound.

Can sometimes be a sign of boredom though so I always try to distract my DD when she does it.

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