Grinding or clenching your teeth is a common occurrence, especially when you are asleep and unaware of it. But it can also happen when you clench your jaws while you are awake. These habits can result in tooth wear and jaw pain. Symptoms may vary depending on whether you grind or clench your teeth. In general, problems are more pronounced with clenching than with grinding.

The following symptoms are common if you clench your teeth:

• There are sounds from the jaws when you open or close your mouth.
• It can be difficult to open your mouth properly and it can hurt when you do.
• You may feel pain or tiredness in your jaw muscles, similar to the pain of exercising your face. The pain may be felt on one or both sides of the jaw.
• Chewing can be painful, especially if the food is tough.
• You may feel soreness or pain in your teeth. The pain may move between different teeth.
• You may experience a dull, throbbing pain in your temple or across your forehead. The pain may already be there when you wake up
• Teeth can crack, which can cause soreness and pain. Deeper cracks can cause more severe pain and soreness.

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