What is the effect of bruxism on jaw and headaches?

Clenching your teeth puts excessive strain not only on your teeth but also on your jaw muscles. This can be felt in the morning as jaw fatigue, pain, discomfort around your ears, and headaches. Tension-type headaches can occur, especially because the muscles in your temples (temporal muscles) are constantly working. In some patients, it can even trigger migraine attacks. TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems, such as clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint, and difficulty opening your jaw, can also develop.