teeth grinding

noun Pathology.

habitual, purposeless clenching and grinding of the teeth, especially during sleep.

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Nearby words

teesside, teeter, teeterboard, teetertotter, teeth, teeth grinding, teethe, teether, teething, teething ring, teething troubles

Also called bruxism.

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The waterworks tend to switch on at moments of teeth-grinding stress and sweet relief.
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