Extensive dental work can cost thousands of dollars and many
hours of time. No one wants to spend so much money to fix a problem with their
smile to only turn around and have the work damaged due to an occlusal or bite
problem. If you find you have cracked, chipped or constantly worn teeth you may
want to visit your prosthodontist today.
There are several options available to you depending on the root
of the problem. Waiting is unfortunately not one of them. If your bite is just
slightly off then Dr. Strutz can usually do a quick adjustment on the surface
of the teeth to adjust the bite.
But what if the damage is more extensive? The chewing action of
the jaw is designed to work when you have all of your teeth in place. Missing
or cracked teeth can cause a problem for your jaw, not allowing it to do its
job correctly. Replacing missing teeth may help with some of the pain you are
experiencing. Missing teeth can be
replaced using a bridge, implant or some sort of removable appliance or denture
depending on how many teeth you are missing and the health of your gums.
If your jaw is tight and achy, and your bite is fine along with
no missing teeth, you may need to look more internally at the amount of stress
you are experiencing. Stress can cause jaw pain that is misinterpreted as a
more serious problem. Find relaxing activities or meditate if this is the
problem.
No comments:
Post a Comment