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Teeth grinding can create numerous problems such as local muscular pain, headaches, loss of tooth structure, gum recession, loose teeth, shortening of teeth, tooth sensitivity, cracked and broken teeth, damage to the bone structure of the jaw joint with temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ syndrome), and even facial changes.
You may not even realize you're grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw. This condition, called bruxism, often happens at night when you sleep. It can cause jaw pain and the other symptoms of TMD. It also can affect your teeth, causing worn-down tooth enamel, chipped teeth, and more sensitive teeth. If you grind and clench your teeth a lot, you may have headaches and earaches.