Definition
bruxing
noun
- The grinding or clenching of the teeth, often involuntarily during sleep or stress.
Usage: medical/dental term; commonly used in sleep medicine
verb
- To grind or clench the teeth together, typically involuntarily.
Usage: present participle of 'brux'
Examples
- The dentist noticed signs of bruxing on the patient's molars.
- Stress-related bruxing can lead to worn tooth enamel over time.
- She was bruxing her teeth so hard during the nightmare that she woke herself up.
- Bruxing is often worse at night and may indicate sleep disorders.
- The child's bruxing stopped once his anxiety decreased.
- Dentists recommend a night guard to prevent damage from bruxing.