Signs it might be your jaw
- Pain or tenderness in the jaw, face or around the ears
- Clicking, popping or grating when you open or chew
- A jaw that gets stuck or will not open all the way
- Morning headaches or a sore jaw when you wake
- Flattened, chipped or cracked teeth from grinding
How we help
Finding the cause
An exam of your jaw joints, muscles, bite and teeth, with imaging when it helps.
Protecting your teeth
A custom night guard or splint eases strain on the joints and stops grinding damage.
Balancing the bite
If uneven contact between teeth is part of the problem, the bite can be adjusted or restored.
Habits and home care
Simple jaw exercises, soft foods during flare-ups, and ways to catch daytime clenching.
Grinding can also damage crowns, veneers and implants, so if you are planning cosmetic or reconstruction work, we will check for it first.