A 36-year-old member asked:
is teeth clenching considered a form of bruxism?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Idelle Brand answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Yes. : Clenching, grinding, bruxism. Different words. Same diagnosis.
Answered on Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shawn Murray answered
15 years experience Dentistry
Teeth: Yes. Bruxism is the dental term for clenching and/or grinding teeth.
Answered on Mar 31, 2015
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Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Yes: Yes. along with grinding.
Answered on Apr 10, 2015
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