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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. 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.

4. 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.

5. Toothache - Wikipedia

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   Occlusal trauma may occur with bruxism, the parafunctional (abnormal) clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep or while awake. Over time, there may be attrition ( tooth wear ), which may also cause dentin hypersensitivity, and possibly formation of a periodontal abscess, as the occlusal trauma causes adaptive changes in the alveolar bone .

6. 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

7. Don’t brush right after you eat. Dentists say there’s one ...

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   Why rinsing your mouth after you eat is an excellent oral health practice In order to understand the power of rinsing out your mouth post-breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, you first need to ...

8. Meth mouth - Wikipedia

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   The condition is thought to be caused by a combination of side effects of the drug (clenching and grinding of teeth, dry mouth) and lifestyle factors (infrequent oral hygiene, frequent consumption of sugary drinks, as well as neglecting regular dental cleanings and preventive care), which may be present in long-term users. However, the ...

9. 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 ...