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Anterior bite plate

2021-01-19 13:02:38
I am using an anterior bite plate for overbite correction. I was told to wear it round the clock exept for brushing. I went to sleep without it for one day and woke up with a very painful jaw on one side. What is the reason?
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This might be muscular pain arising from your temporomandibular joint. The bite plane keeps the jaw in a more relaxed state and when you didn't wear the bite plane, you started experiencing pain...
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Firstly you need to get a comprehensive oral evaluation to confirm... In the mean time try with hot fomentation on affected side and soft diet...

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I don't think at the age of 21 the anterior bite plate alone will help. Kindly visit an Orthodontist and get a complete Orthodontic treatment done for your overbite.

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