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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Experts divide the common problems that can lead to bruxism into two categories: primary and secondary bruxism.2
Primary Bruxism
Primary bruxism is any bruxism that's not related to a medical condition.
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Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Dry mouth Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism) Mouth infections
Nutritional deficiencies
Taking medications, including blood pressure medications
Diabetes can also cause BMS, although in that cause the burning is considered to be a type of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes).
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
What Is Teeth Grinding? Teeth grinding, known as bruxism by doctors, is common in children.
—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
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Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Dry mouth Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism) Mouth infections
Nutritional deficiencies
Taking medications, including blood pressure medications
Diabetes can also cause BMS, although in that cause the burning is considered to be a type of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes).
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
What Is Teeth Grinding? Teeth grinding, known as bruxism by doctors, is common in children.
—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
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“Bruxism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruxism. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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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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