bruxism
noun
brux·ism
ˈbrək-ˌsi-zəm 
: the habit of unconsciously gritting or grinding the teeth especially in situations of stress or during sleep
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What Is Teeth Grinding? Teeth grinding, known as bruxism by doctors, is common in children.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 July 2024
Doctors aren’t totally sure what causes bruxism, but stress is a major risk factor, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Oct. 2020
Sleep bruxism, on the other hand, can be harder to quell.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Oct. 2020
The technical term for disordered teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching is bruxism.
—Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2020
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 16 July 2024
Doctors aren’t totally sure what causes bruxism, but stress is a major risk factor, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Oct. 2020
Sleep bruxism, on the other hand, can be harder to quell.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Oct. 2020
The technical term for disordered teeth-grinding and jaw-clenching is bruxism.
—Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2020
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bruxism
noun
brux·ism
ˈbrək-ˌsiz-əm
: the habit of unconsciously gritting or grinding the teeth especially in situations of stress or during sleep
bruxer
noun
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