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Why Does Teeth Clenching Occur?
Teeth clenching, called bruxism, is when patients press their teeth together without being aware of it.
Teeth clenching (bruxism) is continuous contact between the teeth caused by contraction of the chewing muscles.

Teeth clenching (bruxism) is continuous contact between the teeth caused by contraction of the chewing muscles. Teeth grinding, on the other hand, is the rhythmic side-to-side movement of the teeth against each other without any food in the mouth. They occur especially during sleep at night, and patients are not aware of them. They are seen in people under stress.


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Teeth clenching, called bruxism, is when patients press their teeth together without being aware of it.