Hi,
I have had 10 new crowns placed on my teeth 2 months back- 6 on my left side and 4 on right. Ever since they were placed my bite feels off and i had acute jaw pain and pain beside my ear on left side.
Further to this, 2 weeks ago i had an extraction and rct on my right side and awaiting crown placement. I also got my bite adjusted on my left side post which there is an improvement in my ear and jaw pain.
However i am worried that , now it could be an underbite case as my teeth are not touching each other. But hoping once crowns are placed on right side, my bite should be fine with teeth touching on both sides.
But how do i ensure my bite is correctly adjusted. I have been moving my jaw front or back in last 2 months due to improper height of crowns & not able to certainly say this is how my jaw rests in an ideal position to correctly get my crowns adjusted. All this treatment started 2 months after I delivered a baby & this whole process is becoming too much for me to handle
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Hi it is definitely daunting to get so much extensive dental work done. Along with that having to manage a newborn is also too much on your plate. An ill fitting set of crowns can cause a lot of discomfort and pain thus adding to your stress. High points on the crown very minimal if present will settle down as you chew , but from what you are saying it shows that when the crowns were placed ideal occlusion hasnt been achieved. Even if your new set of crowns are placed the bite needs to be checked evenly and corrected such that when your upper and lower teeth occlude they touch each other. In rest position your upper behind teeth should rest on your lower behind teeth, failure of which can cause tmj issues, stress on the joint, difficulty to bite and chew, pain in the jaw, ear and headetc.
Next Steps
Kindly get an assessment. Get the high points corrected. If discomfort still persists get a new set of crowns considering they have been done recently replacement shouldnt be a hassle. Ask your dentist to record your bite as well while taking the models for the crowns.
Your bite definitely needs to be readjusted. It seems the new crowns were not made according to your existing bite. I would recommend getting a second opinion from a different dentist to point out what the problem is exactly. But your bite is out of balance based on your symptoms and it definitely needs readjustment.
Hello there. The problem you have entailed certainly signifies discrepancy in occlusion(your natural bite where the upper and lower teeth fall into each other).
If the position or contacts of the new crowns are not okay you will face the issue you are describing.
Next Steps
Please request for a prosthodontist/crown specialist at the clinic you're visiting for high point adjustments, so that you can save time on arbitrary hit and miss corrections.
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If adjustments don't work, you might need to change the crowns. You could ask your dentist to help you with this. It'll be much easier if you have the warranty cards for the prosthesis.
Given the fact you're a new mom, I know it disturbs your routine and state of mind, but please do prioritize this for your own physical health.
Hi
I certainly understand your concern.
Could you attach a photograph .
Get your high points checked once more.
Your upper and lower teeth should be in proper occlusion,i.e upper and lower teeth should touch in such a way that there shouldn't be any gap between them and you should feel comfortable.
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If your crowns aren't fit properly you will feel:-
*On Biting it feels odd
*pain in jaw, headache
*There will be a gap in between
*you will feel pressure in a few areas
*Difficulty in munching and speaking
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