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Practice Listening: Highlight Correct Summary ID: #34302 Medium bruxism
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You will hear a recording. Click on the paragraph that best relates to the recording.

Transcript:

Did you know that if you suffer from nagging headaches - including migraines, tension headaches and behind-the-eye pain - your teeth could be the root of your problem? Involuntary and excessive clenching and grinding of the teeth (known in medical terms as bruxism) is a common condition, so prevalent that it affects 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.A and this number continues to increase. It's probably no surprise to learn that bruxism can result in significant tooth wear and enamel erosion, leading to tooth surface sensitivity, chipped and fractured teeth, as well as a host of other dental issues that may require expensive treatment. But, what you may not realize is that over 90 percent of bruxism sufferers also experience headache pain caused by their teeth grinding. lf you think about it the link between teeth and jaw clenching, and headaches caused by teeth grinding, make a lot of sense. Because the jaw is capable of exerting more than 250 pounds of force when clenching, this amount of force can crack a walnut. This extreme tooth-on-tooth force helps explain tooth wear caused by teeth grinding and may also lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and potential issues from teeth grinding.
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Option 1: "The different reasons of the nagging headaches and how bruxism is increasing and the way it lead to the tooth surface sensitivity and chipped and fractured teeth."

Explanation: This option accurately captures the main idea of the text, which discusses the relationship between bruxism (teeth grinding) and various types of headaches, as well as the consequences of bruxism, such as tooth sensitivity and damage. The text emphasizes that bruxism is a growing issue affecting many adults, linking it directly to headache pain and dental problems.

Option 2: "The causes of the bruxism and how it is one severe problem in today generation that the people now-a-days are suffering."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it focuses solely on the causes of bruxism without addressing the connection to headaches or the consequences of the condition. The text highlights the impact of bruxism on headaches and dental health, which this option fails to mention.

Option 3: "The increase in the number of the patients suffering from nagging headache and how that headache is leading to some serious problems with time."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it misrepresents the text by suggesting that the headaches are the primary focus. While the text mentions headaches, it primarily discusses how bruxism causes these headaches and leads to dental issues, which this option does not convey.

Option 4: "The main reason behind the migraine and different steps and measures that one should take to cure the illness before it gets worse."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it implies that the text provides solutions or steps to cure migraines, which it does not. The text focuses on the relationship between bruxism and headaches, rather than offering remedies, making this option misleading.

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