Can a bad bite cause teeth mobility? I had an implant six month ago.

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After my implant the doctor adjusted a flipper that was very uncomfortable since it pressured on the surrounding teeth instead of the implant site(then he released the pressure a little) a while afterwards he said i have generalized upper and lower mobility, my perio said it wasn’t bone loss or anything but it was from a bad bite, and after my surgery my bite did change a lot (possibly because of the flipper it was too thick maybe) do i need braces to adjust the bite and stabilize my teeth?

Sean Mohtashami, DDS · Answer

Hello!Teeth can become mobile for a number of reasons: bone loss, bad bite or grinding/clenching for example. I would seek out an experienced dentist and have them readdress the flipper and your bite. Best of luck!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Definitely bad bite combined with any clenching and or grinding pressure can make your teeth mobile.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Occlusion is the study of how our teeth interact while in function. Occlusion is often not understood well by dentists when they complete their dental training and additional training is necessary. To answer your question, absolutely 'yes' a bad bite, or a bad occlusion, can cause tooth mobility. You had better find a dentist who understands occlusion or you just might lose those loose teeth. Good luck.

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Can a bad bite cause teeth mobility? I had an implant six month ago.

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