14 Sep Proper Alignment & Function of Teeth
We prepared a visual presentation on how your teeth are supposed to work. The upper and lower teeth must occlude together in a manner that maintains proper joint form and that creates harmonious healthy function. The joint must be in the correct position when the teeth come together.
Correct Bite
Your teeth should all touch at the same time when your lower jaw is centered in the joint.
Incorrect: When one or two teeth touch with your jaw in its correct position
Correct teeth match
When you bite straight down, your teeth should touch on flat landing areas and not on inclines. This allows the forces of your bite to go through the long axis of the tooth.
Incorrect: when many of your teeth hit on inclines.
This creates forces in lateral directions, causing teeth to split, become sore, or wear excessively.
Correct joint positioning of the jaw
Your lower jaw should be centered in the joints on both sides.
Incorrect: When the lower jaw is out of the joint positioning
You unconsciously move your jaw slightly out of the socket to make your teeth fit together. Muscles can become fatigued having to hold your jaw in this unnatural position.
Any discrepancies create tension in the muscles which leads to premature aging, migraines, headaches, facial pain and other TMJ disorder symptoms.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Moradi please call 713-590-9777