Definition
bruxes
verb
- grinds or clenches the teeth, especially during sleep or stress
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'brux'; medical/dental term
Examples
- He bruxes his teeth at night due to stress.
- The dentist noticed that she bruxes during sleep.
- Many people brux without realizing it.
- If your child bruxes frequently, consult a dentist.
- Anxiety often causes people to brux their teeth.