An uneven bite after a filling is very common and can easily be fixed by your dentist open on Saturday if that fits best in your schedule. Your Bronx dental provider works to correct bite problems with a teeth bite adjustment. This involves biting onto a special paper that shows where the bite problems are. You may have an uneven bite after fillings or crowns, or you may have had one since childhood. Trust your Bronx, NY dentist to fix your uneven bite.

Few people have a perfect bite. A correct bite aligns your teeth precisely, not only showing a beautiful smile but making eating and speaking easy to manage. Some people have an obvious overbite or underbite, with teeth that are noticeably misaligned. Others have a crooked or twisted smile because of their teeth. Most people with an uneven bite, though, have more subtle abnormalities.

An uneven bite is more than just an issue for a cosmetic dentist. An uneven bite puts a strain on the mechanics of your jaw and teeth. You may experience jaw pain and discomfort. There’s even a risk of tooth decay and tooth loss. Your dentist (open on Sunday) works to not only correct your bite but find the underlying cause.

Signs You Need Teeth Bite Adjustment

Many people live with a slightly uneven bite with relatively few problems. But you can recognize the signs that you may need an adjustment. The symptoms include the following:

• Some uneven bite issues are noticeable. Twisted, overcrowded, or crooked teeth and teeth that don’t line up with the midline of your face indicate issues. Your Saturday dentist may notice minor issues that are less obvious during your routine cleanings.
• Uneven alignment keeps your teeth and jaw from working properly. Your muscles become strained. After some time, your condition can lead to chronic headaches.
• Uneven wear and tear. This symptom may appear as tooth sensitivity. Because your teeth don’t line up, this creates worn spots, especially on the sides of your teeth. As the enamel wears away, your teeth become more sensitive and more at risk for tooth decay.
• Grinding or clenching. If you grind or clench your teeth, you may need a tooth adjustment. Your teeth strive for symmetry, and you grind or clench to compensate. Teeth grinding or bruxism is a treatable condition, even if the cause is an uneven bite.
• Jaw pain. When your muscles strain to compensate for an uneven bite, you work your jawbone more than necessary. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction occurs in the joint of your jawbone. Severe cases of TMJ disorder result in difficulty opening and closing your mouth.

Uneven Bite after Fillings

When you receive dental work — such as new fillings, veneers, or crowns — your bite changes. Your mouth is usually numb during dental work, so it’s hard to tell if the restoration is really too high or too thick. The local anesthesia injected into your muscle surrounding the tooth may change your bite slightly.

Our qualified dental expert uses carbon paper and other methods to judge the best lines for your bite adjustment after finishing your dental work. He may request a follow-up appointment a few days later after your mouth accustoms itself to the new dental work. This is to make sure your bite is still even.

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