A member asked:

So do i have tension headache or muscle soreness from bruxism?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Myofascial pain: With clenching or bruxism one usually thinks of the massaters as the muscles most involved. This will create pain in the jaw area. Another muscle that also is invoved with clenching is the temporalis. It will cause referred pain in the side of the head and over the eye. This type of referred pain is known as myofascial pain.

Answered 7/3/2013

5.9k views

Thank
Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely: Bruxism or grinding your teeth will cause many harm which can be prevented by wearing a well fitted night guard made by your dentist specific for your mouth not one of those over the counter ones that actually cause more harm than good.

Answered 2/8/2015

5.6k views

Thank

Possibly: Or do you have bruxism from your headache and muscle soreness? Or from other reasons. Do you have a malocclusion? Have you ever worn a protective appliance? Is your life exceptionally stressful? Please start with your Dentist for differential diagnosis and treatment or referral.

Answered 9/28/2016

953 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a wheezing cough, headache and my muscles are sore.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Always exhausted with sore muscles and painful headache.

A doctor has provided 1 answer