Bruxism

Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; i. e.

, it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking.
Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism is approximately 22%.
Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including aching jaw muscles, headaches, hypersensitive teeth, tooth wear, and damage to dental restorations.

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