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Lower front teeth hitting back of upper
My lower front teeth are hitting the back of my upper front teeth when I close my mouth. I also hear clicking sounds. Are these two related? Also, I have been suggested to wear braces so that the upper teeth can be moved slightly outwards and the lower teeth can be moved slightly inside to eliminate the hitting. Is this the correct approach?
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Yes.ur problem can be corrected by this approach
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Yes you suppose to get it done. With age it may affect on your temporomandibular joint also.
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Hi sir...
Yes Both are related only... hitting of your lower teeth is due to reduced overjet or excessive overbite ..
OVERJET is nothing but the horizotal relationship of upper and lower teeth...
OVERBITE is nothing but the vertical relationship of upper and lower teeth...
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orthodontic management will definitely eliminate this problem
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kindly visit nearby dentist for furthur consultation...If you leave this condition untreated then the clicking sound may get worsen and it may leads to permanent Temperomandibular joint problem
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Yes..they r linked and braces wil definitely help u to solve all ur current issues..kindly get it done asap
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
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Pune
You should go for an orthodontic treatment and your problem will be solved.
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