What condition is this? Biting teeth for a few minutes as falling asleep?

What condition is this? Biting teeth for a few minutes as falling asleep?
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Check out WebMD http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/teeth-grinding-bruxism “Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise.”
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