bruxism
pronunciation
How to pronounce bruxism in British English:
UK [b'ru:ksɪzəm]
How to pronounce bruxism in American English:
US [b'ruksɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
Word Origin
- bruxism (n.)
- "grinding the teeth unconsciously," from Greek ebryxa, aorist root of brykein "to gnash the teeth."
Example
- 1. While less talked-about than many other conditions , bruxism is actually one of the most common sleep disorders .
- 2. Bite problems are often a cause of bruxism , and it 's a good idea to check for damage to your teeth .
- 3. If you often wake up with a dull headache or sore jaw , you may be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw while you sleep , a problem called bruxism .