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bruxism
[ bruhk-siz-uhm ]
bruxism
/ ˈ²ú°ùÊŒ°ì²õɪ³úÉ™³¾ /
noun
- the habit of grinding the teeth, esp unconsciously
bruxism
/ ²ú°ùÅ°ì′²õijú′əm /
- The habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, usually during sleep and sometimes associated wth stress.
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bruxism1
Example Sentences
The condition, called bruxism, can apply up to 200 pounds of force to the teeth.
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.
Research also indicates diaphragmatic breathing and singing can strengthen and expand your airway muscles to reduce both snoring and bruxism.
Sleep grinding, known as bruxism, is harder to tackle.
Stress is far from the only potential cause of bruxism, Klasser adds.
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