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bruxism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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Examples of bruxism
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Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is commonly seen, and heard, in children.
From the dailyherald.com
There is no cure for bruxism, but Puskas says there is a way to stop the damage.
From the cnn.com
Sleep-related bruxism involves the grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep.
From the sciencedaily.com
Around one third of children with bruxism will still have it when they are adults.
From the sciencedaily.com
Bruxism continues to pose a threat to implants throughout the life of the recipient.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Guards and anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants are common treatments for bruxism.
From the freep.com
Not everyone who suffers from bruxism needs a guard, or even damages his or her teeth.
From the freep.com
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can lead to head and neck pain and eventually broken teeth.
From the abcnews.go.com
Some people with bruxism also clench their jaw repeatedly during the day.
From the dailyherald.com
- Involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
- Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding and jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common problem; reports of prevalence range from 8u201331% in the general population...
- Teeth grinding as a habit can result in muscle spasm and inflammatory reactions, thus causing the initial pain. Changes in the normal stimuli or height of the teeth, misalignment of the teeth, and changes in the chewing muscles may cause temporomandibular joint changes. ...
- Bruxism is present when people grind or clench their teeth without even realizing it. This usually happens when a person is sleeping or stressed. If a person does not use a protective device, like a mouth guard to wear at night, the teeth can become worn down and damaged. ...
- A clenching or grinding of the teeth, associated with a forceful jaw movement, usually during sleep. It is a habit frequently related to emotional stress, anxiety, fatigue, or bite interference. Bruxism may grind away at and/or fracture teeth. ...
- The habit of clenching and grinding the teeth. Often some part of the mastication system is harmed, either the muscles, the jaw joint, or the teeth. The habit often correlates with physical or emotional stress. ...
- Grinding the teeth, usually during sleeping. Bruxism can cause abnormal tooth wear and may lead to pain in the jaw joints.
- Clenching or grinding of your teeth especially at night.
- Tooth grinding, often caused by stress. Most often done unconsciously at night.
