Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or a dull headache or felt your teeth being more sensitive than usual? If yes, you might be grinding your teeth in your sleep—and you may not even know it!

Ever noticed yourself grinding your teeth when you’re stressed, or waking up with a stiff jaw and a dull headache? That’s jaw clenching, and it’s far more common than you might think. The tricky part is—many people don’t even realize they’re doing it until it starts affecting their health and smile. At Dr Deval Mehta™ Dental Care, we often see patients who come in thinking they have toothaches, ear pain, or even migraines, only to discover the real culprit is jaw clenching.