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