brux

Etymology

Back-formation from bruxism, from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brugmós, “grinding (teeth)”).

verb

  1. To grind the teeth, especially involuntarily or during sleep.
    When the patient bruxes, he uses his supporting cusps to wear away the restraining inclines. 1976, Norman R. Arnold, Occlusal Treatment: Preventive and Corrective Occlusal Adjustment

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