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Is mouth or night guard safe?
I think I might have overbite , like I feel my upper teeth touching my lower lip slightly and they hurts, touching my upper lip slightly as well , i learnt from some people that a mouth or night guard helps , can I use it to prevent it from getting bad and potentially treating it , i practice mewing hold my tongue very lightly without touching my front teeth from behind don't hold too tight ,don't grit my teeth too apply even resting to entire upper surface should I stop mewing and does mouth or night guard helps , please answer
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Nightguard will not correct the overbite problems. It is advised for a different purpose. If you are biting or injuring yourself due to your bite in sleep , then it may be helpful.
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Better diagnosis can be done on physical examination.
Overbite is of two types- normal bite and Deep bite.
If you have a deep bite, that will need orthodontic intervention. Visit your nearby Orthodontist for better understanding.
Night guard helps in curbing night grinding habits. It is also used in deep bite cases to prevent further damage caused by deep bite. It's not the solution to it.
There's very little scientific evidence on mewing to reshape jawline.
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Visit your Orthodontist for proper examination and diagnosis.
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A male patient, 19yrs age, student from Bangalore complains of problems in alignment of teeth particularly in the front teeth region.
Patient needs to understand normal dentition, bite, esthetics, facial contour, lip competency and habits. Patient education and counseling, also habits which affect dentition and alignment.
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Evaluation and treatment plan. Visit a dental clinic near you.
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Review and followup appointments for orthodontic treatment
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Dear Practo user ,
Based on the information provided, it’s challenging to accurately diagnose the issue. To assist you more effectively, I would recommend providing additional information, such as a more detailed description of the symptoms and any relevant pictures. This will help us better understand the problem and find a suitable solution for you.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
It looks like the bite and you need to go for orthodontic treatmentfor the deep bite
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Share pictures to understand better. It is better to visit a dentist and get a consultation done.
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