Background: The present study was conducted to assess identify the presence of OHs and their association with the trait of anxiety in pediatric patients with possible sleep bruxism (PSB). Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 50 bruxism children age ranged 5- 12 years of both genders. The scores reported in the STAI‑C questionnaire showed a cutoff equal to 41 points. The total score was categorized according to the following ranges: 0–40 points denoted the absence of anxiety and 41–102 points denoted the presence of anxiety. Results: We found that out of 50 patients, both boys and girls were 25 in number. Artificial feeding was present in 30, natural in 10 and both in 10, finger sucking in 25, pacifier use in 35 and biting object in 28. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There was significant difference in anxiety trait and oral habits in children with presence and absence of anxiety (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Author found no relation between STAI‑C and OH in pediatric patients with PSB. Key words: Anxiety, Children, STAI‑C