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2. Bruxism - Wikipedia

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   Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; [1] i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism (both sleep and awake) is 22.22%. [2]

3. Parafunctional activity - Wikipedia

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   Whereas teeth rarely come into contact during normal chewing, grinding of teeth may occur 1-4 hours in a 24-hour period, most often during sleep. The amount of pressure placed on teeth during functional habits is 140–550 kilopascals (20–80 psi), but the pressure can range from 2–20.7 megapascals (290–3,000 psi) during parafunctional habits.

4. 6 Signs You’re Grinding Your Teeth At Night (And What To Do ...

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   Beyond toothaches, there are other common red flags that you're dealing with nighttime teeth grinding.

5. Dentin hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Repeated exposures to a low pH cause the mineral content of the teeth on the outer layer of enamel to dissolve therefore leaving the dentine exposed and leading to hypersensitivity. Other causes include dental bleaching, smoking tobacco (which can lead to recession and therefore sensitivity) cracked teeth and abfraction or grinding of teeth ...

6. Award-winning dentist warns not brushing your teeth at night ...

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   A leading cosmetic dentist has warned that not brushing your teeth at night can lead to heart disease. Dr Stewart Beggs, an award-winning cosmetic dentist who works at the Chelsea Dental Clinic in ...

7. How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth Because Of Stress And ... - AOL

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   Dentists have noticed an uptick in clenching and grinding because of COVID-19 anxiety. Read this A+ advice on fixing it. How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth Because Of Stress And Anxiety

8. Dental attrition - Wikipedia

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   Bruxism is the para-functional movement of the mandible, occurring during the day or night. It can be associated with presence of audible sound when clenching or grinding the teeth. This is usually reported by parents or partners if the grinding occurs during sleep. In some cases, dental erosion is also associated with severe dental attrition ...

9. If You Notice This One Thing While You're Eating, Talk to ...

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   You may need a fluoroscopic swallowing study, which involves eating or drinking while being filmed under x-ray to see how food moves in the mouth and throat, Dr. Nocerino says.