Bite Problems After Cosmetic Crowns

I've been to two top cosmetic dentists in the nation to get crowns, and they cannot get my bite right. What is an expert/specialist on bites called so I can get someone to help me? I have been in terrible pain for almost a year now, and I have spent over $70,000 on my mouth, and I still need more crowns, and I can't take it anymore. I desperately need someone to help me. I have ran out of money, and this has ruined my life!!! I need someone to get me out of pain so I can work.

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What to Do About Bite Problems After Cosmetic Crowns?

Ultimate success in cosmetic dentistry always requires talent, skill and artistry in creating the beautiful aesthetic results and infinite precision in matching the bite and creating natural function. Usually cosmetic dentists get to be nationally-known because they can consistently create successful results. In your situation, you need to spell out exactly what is not working well and make sure someone is listening well. Go back and ask them for as many and as specific options as... more

Bite problems after crowns

It appears that you have undergone extensive dental reconstruction. Before you proceed any further, the bite issues should be addressed. There are diagnostic tools that a highly trained dentist in occlusal (bite) disorders can use. The appliance does not change anything in your mouth, but allows your jaw to reposition where the muscles are in harmony and comfort. Once you are out of pain, then you can discuss with the dentist what needs to be done. At this point, nothing irreversible has... more

Bite after smile makeover

Smile makeover/full mouth reconstruction is a treatment that involves identification of occlusal problems and solving them as well. And usually in hands of an experienced prosthodontist the case should be functional first and esthetic second. When the patient presents for smile makeover with existing occlusal problems it is critical to find the problem- TMJ, muscles or teeth. After that patient is either wearing the occlusal guard or is placed in provisional crowns/bridge to decrease... more

Re: Bite Problems After Cosmetic Dentistry and Crowns

I am surprised that your highly qualified cosmetic dentists could not adjust your bite after the placement of your crowns. If you seek out a third dentist, I would refer you to a neuromuscular dental expert who has advanced training in treating neruromuscular problems such as TMJ. Do you remember if your bite was good and you were pain free before the crowns were placed? If it was and now with crowns it is not, you know the bite is causing the pain you are feeling. ... more

Bite Problems after Cosmetic Dentistry

A top, nationally recognized cosmetic dentist should also be highly trained in treating the occlusion (bite) and temporomandibular joint. I must wonder if you have some non-dental condition causing the pain you are experiencing. If you are seeking the help of a third dentist, you want someone with advanced training in treating problems of the occlusion and differential diagnosis of pain.