The habit of grinding, gnashing, grating, or clenching the teeth is termed bruxism, and millions of adults and children are affected by this condition. While its exact cause is unknown, most experts believe that bruxism can occur as a response to increased psychological stress.
Historical Examples.  1 They don't have much choice, Captain Feldman said, always the realist. 2  Captain Feldman was a realist but he was also a deeply moral man. 3  In the first place, it does not mean that Greek art is what we call ânaturalistâ or ârealistâ.  4 I believe you are a realist, Henry, said his wife playfully.
Extremely well-known artists are generally listed under their familiar names (e.g. Rembrandt, van Gogh). All other names are generally listed under the last word in the artist's name. A faster and simpler approach is to use our custom search engine. It also contains common variants on many artist names-Bruegel vs. Brueghel, Raphael vs. Raffaello Sanzio, etc.