teeth grinding
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In the past, Yar says, teeth grinding was considered simply a mechanical problem of the jaw, but now there is strong evidence that it is much more complex.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Scientists also coaxed DNA from the centuries-old skeletons — drilling small samples of bones and teeth, grinding them up into powder, mixing them into a solution and filtering out everything but the human DNA.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The last time we rode together I was in tears: sweating, having difficulty breathing, teeth grinding, and terrified about having an accident.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2022
For example, some doctors approve the use of botulinum toxin – the key ingredient in Botox – to ease teeth grinding, jaw clenching and chronic migraines.
From Fox News ● Sep. 6, 2021
We’re all laughing so hard at Mitchell’s attempt to project his idea of desperation, which involves teeth grinding and nostrils flaring, that Boggs has to reprimand us. he says firmly.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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