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Dental Health : Occlusal Disease
Occlusal Disease refers to symptoms that may occur as a result of the bite or how the teeth fit. The bite affects more than just the teeth. The bite also affects the force and activity of the associated muscles and how the jaw places force into the TMJ. Symptoms of Occlusal Disease may include
» Enamel wear
» Cracks
» Tooth breakage
» Dentin Exposure
» Tooth Sensitivity
» Gum recession
» Loss of bone support
» Increased muscle activity
» Muscle pain
» TMJ symptoms |
Many times, a patient presents with a broken tooth, and they ask “can you fix my tooth?” First, it is important to evaluate why it broke. If the cause is from how the teeth fit and function, it could be that the failure is from Occlusal Disease. If the tooth is fixed without correcting the Occlusal Disease pattern, the new crown may break too. For these reasons, Dr. Fling provides Comprehensive Care, not just evaluating what broke, but also determining why it broke. |
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