Two days ago, I had 8 porcelain veneers and 2 crowns placed on my upper teeth. Since then, I have had jaw pain and headaches. I find myself clenching my teeth in my sleep, as well as discomfort when chewing food. I had an overbite before veneers but it has never caused the symptoms mentioned. I went back to the dentist and he made some adjustments but the symptoms persist. He seems to think my bite is fine. Do I just need time to adjust to my veneers or is there a serious issue with my bite?
October 2, 2017
Answer: Jaw Pain There may be a problem with your new bite, however the most likely cause for your pain is having your mouth opened wide, wide enough to have dental work done for long period of time. Some can only tolerate short procedures being done in a single appointment or they will have post-operative jaw pain. If you recall your jaw or joints beginning to ache or become fatigued during this dental appointment, it is very likely that
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October 2, 2017
Answer: Jaw Pain There may be a problem with your new bite, however the most likely cause for your pain is having your mouth opened wide, wide enough to have dental work done for long period of time. Some can only tolerate short procedures being done in a single appointment or they will have post-operative jaw pain. If you recall your jaw or joints beginning to ache or become fatigued during this dental appointment, it is very likely that
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