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Many people grind or clench without noticing it, especially during sleep. Signs can include worn teeth, morning jaw pain, headaches, tooth sensitivity, cracked fillings or a partner hearing grinding sounds.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Why grinding is not always conscious<\/h2>\n        <p>Teeth grinding and clenching can occur while awake or during sleep. Sleep bruxism is often not under voluntary control, which is why many patients only notice symptoms afterwards.<\/p>\n        <p>The cause is often multifactorial. Stress may contribute, but it is not the only possible reason. A dental assessment helps identify damage, risk and protective options.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>Common grinding clues<\/h2>\n        <table>\n          <caption>This table explains symptoms that may suggest tooth grinding or clenching.<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Sign<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What it can suggest<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What to check<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Morning jaw soreness<\/td>\n              <td>Night-time clenching or grinding.<\/td>\n              <td>Jaw muscles, bite and sleep habits.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Worn tooth edges<\/td>\n              <td>Long-term tooth contact and friction.<\/td>\n              <td>Tooth wear pattern and enamel loss.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Cracked fillings or crowns<\/td>\n              <td>Heavy bite forces may be present.<\/td>\n              <td>Restoration strength and bite protection.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Headaches near temples<\/td>\n              <td>Jaw muscle tension can refer pain.<\/td>\n              <td>Muscle tenderness and clenching habits.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Tooth sensitivity<\/td>\n              <td>Wear, cracks or overload may expose sensitive areas.<\/td>\n              <td>Enamel, dentine and cracks.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>Possible contributing factors<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Stress or emotional tension.<\/li>\n          <li>Sleep bruxism.<\/li>\n          <li>Jaw muscle overactivity.<\/li>\n          <li>Bite instability or dental changes.<\/li>\n          <li>Alcohol, caffeine or nicotine use.<\/li>\n          <li>Sleep disruption or snoring-related factors.<\/li>\n          <li>Some medications.<\/li>\n          <li>Pain, anxiety or lifestyle changes.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>What happens at Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae?<\/h2>\n        <p>At Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm, we check tooth wear, cracks, fillings, crowns, jaw muscles, bite contacts and symptoms when grinding is suspected.<\/p>\n        <p>Depending on the findings, we may discuss monitoring, bite adjustment, a night guard, repair of worn or cracked teeth, stress-related advice or referral if sleep-related breathing issues are suspected.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>When should you seek care?<\/h2>\n        <p>Book care if you wake with jaw pain, notice worn teeth, break fillings, have frequent headaches, feel tooth sensitivity or suspect night-time grinding.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"gf-note-box\">\n          <p><strong>Practical advice:<\/strong> A night guard can protect teeth from damage, but it does not always remove the cause of grinding. Diagnosis still matters.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <h3>Can stress cause teeth grinding?<\/h3>\n        <p>Stress can contribute, especially to clenching, but grinding often has several causes.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Can grinding damage teeth?<\/h3>\n        <p>Yes. It can wear enamel, crack teeth, break fillings or crowns and contribute to sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>How do I know if I grind at night?<\/h3>\n        <p>Common signs include morning jaw soreness, headaches, worn teeth, tooth sensitivity or a partner hearing grinding sounds.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Does a night guard stop grinding?<\/h3>\n        <p>A night guard mainly protects teeth from force and wear. It may not stop the muscle activity completely.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related answers<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/what-is-bruxism\/\">What is bruxism?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/do-i-need-a-night-guard\/\">Do I need a night guard?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-does-my-jaw-hurt-in-the-morning\/\">Why does my jaw hurt in the morning?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/can-stress-affect-your-teeth\/\">Can stress affect your teeth?<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related treatments<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/bite-physiology\/\">Bite physiology<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/night-guard\/\">Night guard<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-consultation\/\">Dental consultation<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"gf-disclaimer\">\n        <h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n        <p>This article provides general information from Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm. 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