Bruxism Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of bruxism may include:

• Severe or loud teeth grinding or clenching, that occurs during sleep or while awake during times of anxiety or stress.
• Teeth grinding or clenching Tips of teeth that are worn down, flattened or chipped.
• enamel loss from the chewing surfaces of teeth; flattened tooth surfaces; loosened teeth; and fractured teeth and fillings.
• Increased tooth sensitivity
• causes tempromandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), in which the cartilage around the joints of the upper and lower jaws becomes irritated. This irritation can cause pain in the jaw and ears.
• Jaw pain or tightness in your jaw muscles
• Earache - because of violent jaw muscle contractions, not a problem with your ear
• Dull morning headache, sore and tired facial muscles, earaches, sensitive teeth, and locking, popping, and clicking of the jaw.
• Chewed tissue on the inside of your cheek.