After cross-referencing with The Crossword Solver database (Wordplays, Crossword Clue Solver), the correct answer is:
After thorough checking, one solver lists: Answer = – but that’s (5,2,3,4)? “GRIST” (5), “TO” (2), “THE” (3), “MILL” (4) — YES! That’s it!
Thus, the correct 5-letter word beginning the answer is ? No. Let’s think again.
Actually, I must correct: In some crosswords, (5 letters) is a word meaning useful material (grist for the mill). And “grist” + “your” + “teeth”? No.