Besides dull pain, a TMJ disorder may trigger headaches, ear pain, neck stiffness, and popping or clicking of the jaw. Your dentist may recommend a mouth guard to help reduce TMJ jaw pain caused ...

In the meantime, or if your grinding seems to be associated with periods of high stress or poor sleep, an over-the-counter mouth ... guard long term, says Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, a board-certified ...