Can bruxism cause tooth pain?

Question

My wife often tells me I grind my teeth in my sleep, sometimes quite loudly. Lately, I've been waking up with a sore jaw and some tooth sensitivity. Could this teeth grinding, or bruxism, be causing my tooth pain?

Shreya Ghoshal · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely, and it is so emotionally exhausting. I used to wake up with terrible jaw and tooth pain every single morning and felt so frustrated because I didn't know why. Finding out it was teeth grinding at night was a relief, but dealing with the constant ache was really hard.

Karan Malhotra · Answer

Yes, it absolutely can. All that night grinding puts a lot of stress on your teeth and jaw joints, which causes that dull ache. Don't worry too much, but do visit a dentist because they can easily make a custom night guard to protect your teeth.

Madhavan Swamy · Answer

Indeed, grinding your teeth puts immense pressure on them, leading to deep soreness. In my experience, practicing calming pranayama like Bhramari before sleep really helps relax the facial muscles and mind, which reduces the grinding naturally.

Siddharth Mehta · Answer

Yes, bruxism causes significant micro-trauma to the teeth and periodontal ligament. My dentist explained that the constant grinding wears down the enamel, exposing the dentin which leads to intense sensitivity and ache. He strongly recommended a nightguard to prevent further wear.

Divya Rao · Answer

I literally just got over this! My teeth were aching for weeks and I thought I had cavities, but the doctor said it was just bruxism due to work stress. Since I started using a mouthguard at night, the pain has completely vanished.

Can bruxism cause tooth pain?

5 answers

Consult a dental surgeon

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