A member asked:

I have pain in my jaw sometimes when i wake up, are there any treatments to help with teeth grinding?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TMJ disorder: The most common musculoskeletal disorder causing orofacial pain is a temporomandibular disorder, especially in the morning. Ear pain, ear fullness, headache, neck pains are common symptoms. See orofacial pain practitioner for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 9/19/2014

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pain in jaw: See your dentist for an exam and diagnosis of the cause of your teeth grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is a habit usually caused by stress or a bad bite. It can cause teeth pain, fractured teeth, and TMJ pain. A bite guard can help protect your teeth from damage and can often alleviate the jaw pain, but will not stop the bruxism. Your dentist can make a diagnosis and recommend an appropriate treatment

Answered 9/19/2014

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