Occlusion (26)

My new dentist says I have a heavy bite and a plunger cusp. What does this mean? My teeth are very straight and even and my bite has always felt extremely comfortable, infact I've never given it a moments thought, so I feel rather mystified.

Hi, I had 3 front crowns and a 2 tooth bridge done 3 years ago. Since then, my bite has gone to pot and I am suffering terrible jaw ache due to my mouth now closing as it always did. I would like a tekscan (T-scan) done but can't find a dentist in my area that has one of these devices. I would appreciate any advice as to how to find one. Thankyou

I am currently being treated by a neuromuscular dentist for my TMJ disorder. I have had Tens on my facial muscles to relax them, then something called jaw tracking where a magnet was placed inside my bottom lip to find the most comfortable position for the jaw muscles. Impressions were taken and then an orthotic was constucted to wear on my lower teeth 24/7 for a few months to see if it alleviates the symptoms I am having.The ...

I have got two canine teeth which I really don't like due to their pointed shape.  I feel it gives me a serious smile.  This is why, I prefer to stay serious all the time to hide my ugly smile.  I wonder if these two teeth can be changed in shape to look straight like normal teeth.  I would like to know the cost if  possible.  Thank you

I had a bridge and  since had discomfort. I cannot eat on that side (only really soft things).  No real pain by itself, just tender when I try to chew.  Also, when I use the super floss, the area bleeds quite a bit every time.  I've been back to the dentist who checked the bite and wore it down a bit.  But nothing has changed. Any ideas what may be happening? It's been 6 months now?

Hi, just recently in the past month my teeth have, well in words, they have like broken e.g bits of my teeth are breaking away, hence leaving me with chipped teeth,  I'm in no pain but can't understand why they breaking like this its starting to worry me.

Hi, I am a 27 year old woman who has had extensive work as a child including a bridge fitted on my front tooth. As I grew older I have become very aware that my mouth does not close naturally and my teeth/bite stick out. Does this sound correctable? I'm a bit scared of dentists!Can you help advise me as to the next step?Many thanks.

Glad to have found you very helpful site and thanks for pointers to bsos.org.uk. For the past 5 months or so I have been experiencing pain that fits more or less exactly with http://www.bsos.org.uk/cycle.html. It seemed to kick off around the start of a very stressful period at work. When I presented with chronic facial pain (cheekbones, bridge of nose, near temples, angle of jaw)as well as stiff shoulders and neck my Doctor r...

helo. i have asked to a few questions in the past regarding my oral problems. i still have a lot of pain around my jaw joints . the pain gets so bad to a point where i cant talk. my dentist says that its to do with my jaw. it doesnt open in one single motion. i want to go a have a consultion with a private surgon who might be a ble to help. could you blease give me any name and addressess of a good surgon? thanks