Canva I have been a life-long tooth grinder. As a child my parents could hear my nocturnal gnashing from their bedroom and it continued into adulthood. However, despite my line of work, I only recently had a splint made to wear at night and I've noticed a huge improvement. I knew all the symptoms and issues that can arise from tooth grinding, but seemed to just accept it as a part of my life. But no more! So I've put together a list of signs to watch out for, so that you don't do what I did. While the following symptoms are common in those of us who grind our teeth, they may be the result of a different ailment, so always get any issues you have checked out. 1. Headaches Headaches can be a common symptom of grinding or clenching, particularly when you experience them first thing in the morning and the pain is located around your temples and/or ears. 2. Jaw pain or tenderness The average human bite produces ...