Symptoms of Bruxism
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The Signs and Symptoms of Bruxism may include
Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to wake your sleep partner.
Teeth that are worn down, flattened or chipped.
Worn tooth enamel, exposing the inside of your tooth Increased tooth sensitivity.
Jaw pain or tightness in your jaw muscles.
Earache — because of violent jaw muscle contractions, not a problem with your ear.
Dull morning headache.
Chronic facial pain.
Chewed tissue on the inside of your cheek.
The chronic gnashing of teeth that occurs with bruxism causes pain and irritation in the jaw and ears. This pain can also be accompanied by a dull, constant headache. The grinding action can also wear the teeth down so much that the right and left sides of the teeth are unbalanced. Because bruxism occurs mainly at night, most sufferers are unaware that they have the disorder. The sound of grinding teeth can be loud, so the condition is often detected by a spouse or other family member who is kept awake by the noise.
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