Jaw Pain

Teeth grinding, which occurs more frequently, especially at night, is characterized by an incorrect loading of the jaw joint. This means that the muscles are constantly overstrained, resulting in tension and cramps. The muscles are attached to the jawbone. Therefore, the tensions often result in a limited mobility of the jaws and pain when opening the mouth.

Tinnitus

A possible consequence of teeth grinding is the development of unpleasant noises in the ear, a so-called tinnitus. Due to the continuous exertion of force, as well as the tension of the jaw muscles, cramps can occur. These cause a constant false strain on the temporomandibular joint, which can consequently affect the inner part of the ear. In the inner ear there are small so-called hair cells which can be damaged by the pressure. This can lead to a whistling noise or even a sudden loss of hearing.

Back pain

The misalignment of the two jaws in relation to each other, which occurs as a result of continuous teeth grinding, can cause severe pain. One tries to compensate or alleviate the pain by adjusting the head position. The resulting malposition of the head causes tension in the neck, which can extend down to the lower back and cause severe back pain.

Neck Pain

Due to a malposition in the temporomandibular joint and the resulting incorrect application of force, strong tensions can occur. These cause pain in the jaw, temple or head area. By changing the position of the head, one tries to compensate for the complaints. This leads to cramps and pain in the neck area. The neck muscles tense up and the pain can even extend further down into the back.

Headaches

The tension and pain caused by the incorrect strain on the muscles in the mouth and jaw area very often radiate into the temple and head area. The crunching occurs mainly at night and then manifests itself during the day in increased and severe headaches.The first signs that can provide an indication of teeth grinding as the cause of the daily headaches are ground canine tips.