The involuntary and unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth It is usually triggered by emotional stress, anxiety, or occlusal irregularities and usually results in abnormal wear patterns on the teeth
The grinding of the teeth during sleep; occurs in children and adults and causes abrasion of the tooth enamel
Grinding of the teeth, which may be a predisposing factor to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
Habitual grinding or gnashing of the teeth, usually during sleep May cause severe attrition of the teeth, muscle ischemia and pain and damage to the supporting tissues Frequently associated with clenching and TMD problems An
The involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth See more about this and bite adjustment
Compulsive grinding or clenching of the teeth, especially at night See also TMJ BTVC - Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet (formerly "Food and the Gut Reaction") Amazon com link A book by Elaine Gloria Gottschall, a biochemist and cell biologist It got its start when her daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at a young age She developed the "Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)" a strict grain-free, lactose-free, and sucrose-free regimen, as an alternative to medication and surgery The diet is intended to starve anaerobic bacteria in the intestinal tract
grinding or clenching the teeth while not eating This is a common problem for some children with cp but also occurs, usually at night in some children who are otherwise normal
bruxism
Silbentrennung
brux·i·sm
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() Derived from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brygmós, “grinding ”) + -ism.