At the dentist I learned that night mouthguards loosen over the years and should be remade now and then. My snug new one has already eased my nighttime clenching, a nice reminder that everything benefits from a checkup.
| 噛み締める | かみしめる | to clench (one's teeth) |
| 癖 | くせ | habit (often unconscious) |
| 顎 | あご | jaw; chin |
| ゆるい | ゆるい | loose |
| 見直し | みなおし | review; reassessment |
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