Dentist please. bite adjustment.?!


Question: Had a root canal and crown done a while ago, bout 8 wks. There was a slight discomfort and sensitivity to the cold. Found out that the cavity that the dentist filled in next to the tooth was not completely sealed and that was causing the sensitivity to the cold. Dentist did bite adjustment as well. Now my bite feels off and I think I am aggrivating my jaw by constantly trying to find a decent position for my teeth.
Has waiting the 8 wks to have an adjustment put my bite off, and how long till it clears up?
Has my dentist shaved off too much and if so what can be done about it?


Answers: Had a root canal and crown done a while ago, bout 8 wks. There was a slight discomfort and sensitivity to the cold. Found out that the cavity that the dentist filled in next to the tooth was not completely sealed and that was causing the sensitivity to the cold. Dentist did bite adjustment as well. Now my bite feels off and I think I am aggrivating my jaw by constantly trying to find a decent position for my teeth.
Has waiting the 8 wks to have an adjustment put my bite off, and how long till it clears up?
Has my dentist shaved off too much and if so what can be done about it?

Eight weeks is way too long. If you feel your bite is off, then it is. Call the dentist and make an appointment ASAP. It's up to the dentist to find the right bite for you, not for you to have to try to find a comfortable position. You need another bite adjustment.

You should be able to feel that your bite is comfortable before you leave the office. Your teeth may be sensitive for a bit longer after the adjustment due to the traumatic occlusion (literally, hurtful bite).





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