Hi, I have a problem with my bite my two teeth on my left side touch only, and the rest of my teeth are seperated by 2-3mm. I have had this problem for many years. however over the past 3-4 it has got worse. I was told many years ago that i grind my teeth, i started to wear the night guard which i purchased from the internet this kept my teeth apart during the night and so the tmj pain decreased, i was wondering if this is the reason for my open bite? look forward to hearing from you soon, attia.
Hello attic persons having habit of bruise or teeth grinding during night often suffer from TMJ problems including pain and in advanced stages open bite now as per your information you bought a night guard against internet and used it for some time what I would advise is that you pay a visit to your dentist preferably orthodontist who will than take an impression of your existing teeth and also have a radiographic examination of your TMJ having done that he will either make a night guard or headgear meant for you according to shape and size of your teeth and /or jaw...also he may use braces to correct your occlusion that will definitely help you reduce and subsequently end up with your pain and open bite surgery of TMJ is another option, but that goes at very advanced stage of problem and I hope that...that's not the case with you best of luck