Bruxism A habit of grinding, clenching or clamping of the teeth which can damage the teeth, affect the joints of the jaw, and cause spasms of the muscles of mastication, or a combination thereof. (Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of the teeth when the individual is not chewing or swallowing)
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