Need the cause and solution for my overbite issue?
Q. Dear Experts, I have had 2 front teeth replaced by crowns and implants as a result of an accident. Unfortunately there are some discoloring at the top of the crowns where it meet the gumline which is unsightly. What can be done to rectify this? Also, it may sound silly, but it feels as if my teeth are too short and the bite is all wrong. My jaw and jaw muscles gets really sore when I close my mouth, trying to rest the top and bottom jaw on each other. So as a result, trying to compensate for the pain, I try and rest it on the front teeth. Unfortunately, then it creates an uncomfortable, clenching overbite. It is a very uncomfortable and painful situation and I would appreciate advice on how to correct this.
A. Firstly the crown may need replacing to correct the aesthetic problem. The bite problem is more complex and will need thorough investigation and teatment, perhaps involving a bite guard worn at night and the possible correction of the crowns.
Dear Dr Moore,
Thank you so much for your reply, that was really helpful. Come to think of it, the bite problem actually started since I’ve had the crowns and implants in place.
I will discuss this with my dentist so this can be rectified.
Kind regards,
Anita
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