Bruxism can lead to pain and cause damage to gums and teeth.

• Sore facial muscles. The same muscles you use for chewing food are used when you grind. These muscles often feel sore or tender in the morning. It could make your jaw feel tight or cause pain on the sides of your mouth when it’s touched. It could manifest into an ear-ache, headache, or even neck pain.
• Cosmetic damage. Bruxism can cause the teeth to be ground down becoming obviously shortened and creating cosmetic damage.
• Sensitive teeth. As the enamel of the tooth is worn away by bruxism the underlying dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. This causes the tooth to become sensitive to cold, pressure, and other stimuli.
• Fractured teeth and fillings. The high pressure created from bruxism can fracture teeth and crack fillings.
• TMJ Damage