This irritation can cause pain in the jaw and ears.
Headaches associated with joint and muscle strain are common symptoms associated with bruxism.
Like most sleep disorders, bruxism affects people other than those with the condition. The sound of teeth grinding can be quite loud and disruptive to bed partners or roommates. As a result, those who must cope with their partner s habitual grinding develop secondary symptoms, like poor sleep. In fact, it is often a partner or family member who detects bruxism. A dentist usually detects or suspects bruxism when, during a routine checkup, he or she discovers the characteristic wear on the teeth.