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Teeth grinding
Signs and Symptoms of Teeth Grinding
- Tight or sore jaw muscles
- Flattened teeth
- Cracked, chipped, or loose teeth
- Tooth pain or sensitivity
- Dull, achy pain around the ears or temples
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, clicking, or grinding sounds when opening the mouth
Causes of Teeth Grinding
- Stress and anxiety
- Abnormal bite
- Aggressive or competitive personality types
- Missing or crooked teeth
- Genetic factors (family history of bruxism)
- Medical disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, GERD, ADHD)
- Side effects of certain medications, such as some antidepressants