Dental bite adjustments that can fix a bad bite caused by malocclusion starts with a visit to an orthodontist who may prescribe orthodontic braces, retainers or palatial expanders to straighten and reposition teeth.
This painless procedure involves making slight adjustments to the surfaces of teeth to restore harmony to the teeth and bite.
If you were hitting high on a tooth for a month it may take 3-10 days or so to feel normal unless there is a more complicated issue. The important thing right now is if the tooth is feeling better, even though it is not perfect. If the tooth continues to feel better and better than be patient with it.
Before we begin the occlusal/bite adjustment procedure, we will sometimes administer a local anesthetic to ensure you do not feel any discomfort. Once you are numbed and comfortable, the procedure will begin.
Your dentist takes notice
Your dentist's trained eye may be able to spot teeth that aren't fitting together right, even if your smile doesn't look bad. Your dentist will also be able to tell you if your teeth are wearing down unevenly, if you have misaligned bite your teeth may be wearing down unevenly.
Uneven Bite: The most common cause of pain after the placement of a filling is a “high” or uneven bite. This occurs when a filling placed on the biting surface of your tooth is uneven with the opposing tooth. When this happens, your bite might feel a bit “off.” The good news is, it's not really anything to worry about.
For most people, an uneven bite means a bite that is obviously out of line in some way: the teeth are noticeably misaligned, there's an apparent overbite or underbite, or a person's smile is crooked or twisted, making them look more like they're smirking than smiling.
Should your teeth touch when sleeping? Even while sleeping, there should be no reason for your top and bottom teeth to touch. As mentioned above, the ideal resting position for teeth is totally non-interactive.
The pointed ends of the top teeth should fit perfectly between two teeth in the bottom. The backs of the upper front teeth should rest in gentle contact with the fronts of the lower ones. Essentially, your bite should “close”. If your front upper teeth stick out past your lower teeth, this is called an overbite.
Headaches and jaw pain. Because your bite can produce up to 5600 pounds of pressure per square inch, there are significant forces at play in your mouth. If your bite is off, these forces are passed on to your jaw, resulting in jaw pain and headaches.
Shifting of the bite is also referred to medically as “malocclusion.” It results from teeth that have shifted from proper dental arch alignment due to crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or improper bite alignment between the upper and lower dental arches.
Resting teeth means they are sitting dormant and it also means they're not interacting with anything else like food, your tongue, or each other. The standard resting position has the teeth not touching each other; when the mouth is closed the teeth are slightly apart.
The backs of the upper front teeth should rest in gentle contact with the fronts of the lower ones. This means that the upper teeth are in front of the lowers when the bite is closed. The edges of the upper teeth should not bite directly on the edges of the lower incisors or behind them (known as an underbite).
If you suspect your jaw is misaligned, the best way to know for sure is to speak with a dental professional. Your dentist should be able to tell you pretty quickly if your jaw is properly aligned or not, and from there you can begin to discuss options for correction.
A tooth should not hurt, ache, or cause you discomfort from a new filling for an extended period of time. Any sensitivity from a tooth filling should be expected to go away quickly, at least within two to four weeks.
Because your new filling is not comprised of the same bone as your original tooth, you may notice a difference in how it feels. Your new filling might feel rough to your tongue. Follow your regular brushing schedule and your filling will begin to smooth out.
What causes malocclusion? A shifted bite is usually the result of overcrowding, crooked teeth, or a misalignment that has occurred between the upper and lower arches.
An uneven bite can cause unneeded strain in the jaw muscles, which ultimately can lead to pain and discomfort. In some cases, this could even cause TMJ (Temporomandibular joint disorder) as a result of the jaw facing considerable pressure as a result of the misalignment.
Invisalign has the capability to treat a wide range of orthodontic problems including misaligned teeth, crooked and crowded teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite. So, it is a great option to choose Invisalign if you are facing any orthodontic problems.
Open Bite. Invisalign can fix an open bite (when upper and lower teeth don't meet) by moving upper and lower teeth into position so they close correctly.
Wearing down the enamel of your teeth will make your bite feel different, and it can even lead to chipping, cracking, and/or breaking teeth. Teeth gradually shift as we age. Through a drifting process, our teeth slowly begin to shift inward and forward as we age.