The Daily Word for June 22, 2021

 

bruxism - noun - involuntary and habitual grinding of teeth (Lexico.com)

I am completely convinced that there is a term for everything–at least in English. Sometimes I feel as though I am a substandard intellect since I don't know about 90% of seemingly insignificant verbiage like bruxism. But is it all that insignificant? In my case, maybe it's not. My daughter and millions of others suffer from bruxism. When she was a teenager, our dentist noticed the effects of her "involuntary and habitual grinding" of her teeth during her sleep at a check-up, forewarned her of the dangers of ignoring bruxism, and had a specific mouthguard made for her to wear each night to prevent her teeth from further wear and tear. I don't remember whether he called the spade, a spade (bruxism, bruxism), but most likely he did. Most likely he also included a definition of the malady, a translation many of you would have needed up until now. 

So, the next time you visit your dentist, and he or she (they) tells you that you have bruxism, you will perk up and say something along the lines of "I had a funny feeling I was grinding my teeth during sleep, but thanks for confirming it, Doc." Your dentist will be impressed with your knowledge of seemingly insignificant verbiage that may not be–at least not to him, her (or them). 

The moral of the story? You never know what words may help elevate your reputation to new heights, so stay glued to this blog.

Thanks and enjoy your Tuesday!

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