Does Grinding Teeth Cause Ear Pain?

Reviewed by  Monroe Elkin, BS PHARM., DMD

If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding) or TMJ disorder (commonly called TMJ), you may wonder about the connection between teeth grinding and ear pain. Or if you experience ear pain in the morning but there is no obvious cause, you may wonder if you've been grinding your teeth during sleep without knowing it.

The fact is, grinding teeth ear pain is entirely possible. If the doctor has told you that your ear pain doesn't come from infection or other diagnosable causes, you may be suffering from ear pain due to teeth grinding. You could rely on over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or naproxen (Aleve) to deal with your ear pain, but that only covers up the pain and doesn't stop it from coming back. The best solution is to keep the ear pain from reoccurring.

Fortunately, CustMbite's nightguard products can help solve the problem by preventing the root cause—nighttime teeth grinding. CustMbite has a couple of different nightguards that can prevent teeth grinding at night. Continue reading to see which one would be best for you.

Which nightguard is right for teeth grinding ear pain?

One of the most important features of both the CustMbite Nightguard and the CustMbite Hard Surface Nightguard is the ability to customize them to your exact bite. This serves two main purposes.

First, it keeps the nightguard in all night, which is important. After all, a nightguard laying on the pillow isn't going to help at all. Second, it makes the nightguard comfortable enough to wear night after night. This is important because a nightguard that stays on the counter is also not going to help.

Molding the CustMbite nightguard to your bite is easy and painless. Rather than the boil-and-bite method that many mouthguards require, all you need is a microwave, a paper towel, and a bowl of cold water. Shaping the nightguard to your bite only takes two minutes — it couldn't be quicker or easier.

The CustMbite nightguards are made of our proprietary Vistamaxx material. This material is strong enough to keep your teeth from grinding together all night, yet supple enough to provide a comfortable fit. The material does not absorb saliva or bacteria and is easy to clean using CustMbite's All Natural Oral Appliance Cleaner. Just spray, wipe, rinse, and your nightguard is as good as new. You can use the cleaner to clean the handy case that comes with each nightguard as well.

How do nightguards work to end teeth grinding ear pain?

One of the most important features of both the CustMbite Nightguard and the CustMbite Hard Surface Nightguard is the ability to customize them to your exact bite. This serves two main purposes.

First, it keeps the nightguard in all night, which is important. After all, a nightguard laying on the pillow isn't going to help at all. Second, it makes the nightguard comfortable enough to wear night after night. This is important because a nightguard that stays on the counter is also not going to help.

Molding the CustMbite nightguard to your bite is easy and painless. Rather than the boil-and-bite method that many mouthguards require, all you need is a microwave, a paper towel, and a bowl of cold water. Shaping the nightguard to your bite only takes two minutes — it couldn't be quicker or easier.

The CustMbite nightguards are made of our proprietary Vistamaxx material. This material is strong enough to keep your teeth from grinding together all night, yet supple enough to provide a comfortable fit. The material does not absorb saliva or bacteria and is easy to clean using CustMbite's All Natural Oral Appliance Cleaner. Just spray, wipe, rinse, and your nightguard is as good as new. You can use the cleaner to clean the handy case that comes with each nightguard as well.

The Best Nightguards to End Grinding Teeth Ear Pain

CustMbite's nightguards are safe and effective for eliminating ear pain due to grinding teeth. They are latex-, BPA-, PVC-, and phthalate-free. When you wear them, you'll be able to breathe easily and even drink water comfortably. They are affordable, comfortable, and easy to clean. Order the best nightguard for teeth grinding ear pain online today and see the difference it makes!