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The Science behind the Bite

Having a proper bite is essential to good dental health and good health in general. Unfortunately, not everyone is born with a properly aligned bite. Even those who have endured braces or orthodontic headgear in their youth may develop an improper bite as the years pass.

A misaligned bite (malocclusion) can cause a number of problems including:

• Excessive tooth wear
• Broken, chipped, or cracked teeth
• Tooth loss
• Broken or loosened crowns or fillings
• Receding gums
• Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)

All of the above symptoms left untreated – TMD in particular – are likely to have far-reaching negative effects on general health. These may include malnutrition due to the inability to chew certain foods, to psychological/emotional effects due to being self-conscious or embarrassed by one’s own smile. Malocclusion and TMD has been linked to depression, migraine headaches, and many other maladies that one typically does not associate with dentistry.

Diagnosis of bite problems

Many signs of bite problems such as excessive tooth wear are obvious to the naked eye of the trained neuromuscular dentist. For more subtle bite problems, there are many technologies the equipped dentist can use to diagnose the precise nature of a patient’s malocclusion. MRI technology can be used to detect temporomandibular joint displacement. K6 technology can be used to measure and analyze jaw movements to an accuracy of .1 millimeters. Electromyograph (EMG) and sonograph technologies are also useful in diagnosis.

Your particular case may require all or none of these technologies. A qualified neuromuscular dentist will know which are necessary. More severe cases of TMD may require the integrated use off all of these technologies, while non-TMD-related malocclusion may require none of these.

Treatment of bite problems

Treatment methods for bite problems range from relaxation therapy, hot/cold packs, diet and lifestyle changes, to braces and other orthodontic appliances. TMD treatments can get much more involved depending on the severity of the problem.

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If you suspect that you have a bite problem, it is in your best interest to seek treatment as soon as possible. What may start out as a small, tolerable nuisance can eventually lead to a very painful, debilitating and expensive condition. Only an experienced, qualified neuromuscular dentist has the tools and expertise to diagnose and treat your malocclusion. If you live in the Portland area, please contact The Art of Smile Making today to arrange a complimentary consultation.

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