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My teeth don't touch on the right side. How can it be fixed? (Photo)

Agame94Apr 6, 2014
Hello, I also have tmj or tmd only in the right side. My teeth on left side touch,I have had a filling on upper back molar on left side. I only chew food with left side nowadays to prevent popping and possible dislocation on right side.My upper back molar on right side got damaged also and its not it's full size, if i restore the tooth will it fix the problem?my jaw line looks better on left side too, whereas on the right side it looks fat and jawline non existent mostly when viewed from side

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Dr. Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired)
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Answered on Apr 7, 2014
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