set someone's teeth on edge

verb2

1. •
   To irritate or strike as unpleasant.

   • I can't stand his squeaky voice. It always sets my teeth on edge.
2. •
   To cause a disagreeable tingling sensation in one's teeth, as when acids are brought into contact with them.

   • For sounds, we see that the grating of a law, or any very harsh noise, will set the teeth on edge, and make all the body shiver — 1627