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bruxism

[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]

noun

Pathology.


bruxism

/ ˈ²ú°ùÊŒ°ì²õɪ³úÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously
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bruxism

/ ²ú°ùÅ­°ì′²õÄ­³ú′əm /

  1. The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bruxism1

1935–40; < Greek *²ú°ù²âÌ„³æ ( is ) a gnashing of teeth ( ²ú°ù²âÌ„Ì°ì ( ein ) to gnash, bite + -sis -sis ) + -ism
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bruxism1

irregularly formed from Greek brykein to gnash the teeth + -ism
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The condition, called bruxism, can apply up to 200 pounds of force to the teeth.

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In a February survey conducted by the American Dental Association, 76 percent of general practice dentists said the prevalence of teeth-grinding, or bruxism, among their patients had increased compared with pre-pandemic times.

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Research also indicates diaphragmatic breathing and singing can strengthen and expand your airway muscles to reduce both snoring and bruxism.

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Sleep grinding, known as bruxism, is harder to tackle.

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Stress is far from the only potential cause of bruxism, Klasser adds.

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