What exactly is Bruxism?

Bruxism, for those not in the know of things, is an oral parafunctional activity which happens to a lot many people at some stage or another of their lives. The two primary features of this disease are grinding of teeth and clenching of the jaw. At most times, these symptoms occur when a person is asleep. This condition is not at all related to functions like eating or talking. It is also reported to be a common enough issue – it afflicts about eight to thirty-one percent of the general population.
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