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| • | Bruxism, a condition in which you grind and clench your teeth. |
| • | A chipped tooth. |
| • | You are missing one or more teeth. |
| • | Past dental work, including fillings, crowns, bridges, and more. |
| • | Your teeth are overcrowded. |
| • | Your teeth are loose. One of the biggest causes of loose teeth is periodontal, or gum, disease. Bacteria that have gotten under your swollen gums attack your periodontal ligaments and your jawbone, which compromises the stability of your teeth. |
| • | Jaw and temporomandibular joint pain. Over time, the uneven pressure applied to your teeth and jaws can result in severe jaw and TMJ pain. This pain can be so severe that it can cause difficulty eating and speaking. |
| • | Chronic headaches and earaches. The pain from your jaw and your TMJ can radiate up into your head and to your eardrums, which can lead to severe headaches and pain in your ears. |
| • | Your teeth can wear unevenly. |
| • | Uneven pressure can result in tooth damage, including chips and fractures. |
| • | Dental restorations may fail as a result of excessive pressures. |
| • | Gum recession. |
| • | Bone loss in your jaw. |
| • | Reshaping the biting surfaces of your teeth. This includes drilling or filling the uneven areas of your teeth so that the teeth come together naturally when you bite down. This also helps to eliminate areas of excessive pressure. |
| • | Repairing broken teeth or filling cavities. In some cases, old fillings may need to be replaced. |
| • | Extracting severely damaged teeth and replacing them. |
| • | Splints. A splint is created from an impression of your mouth. It is designed to help keep your teeth in alignment and to prevent grinding and clenching. |
| • | Orthodontic treatment. Braces or clear aligners can help to realign poorly aligned teeth, effectively correcting your bite. |
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MASON 6410 Thornberry Court Suite C Mason, OH 45040  (513) 445-4282office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
MIDDLETOWN 132 North Breiel Blvd Middletown, OH 45042 513-424-4978office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
FAIRFIELD 1211 Nilles Road Fairfield, OH 45014 513-829-8999office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook 
OXFORD 5279 Morning Sun Rd Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-5064office@martinperio.com follow us on facebook |
Occlusion refers to how your upper and lower jaws, and your teeth, fit together when you bite down. When your teeth fit together properly, you most likely do not spend much time thinking about them. However, when your teeth do not fit together correctly, a condition known as a malocclusion or a bad bite, it can lead to serious issues, including pain and difficulty using your mouth. At Martin Periodontics, we can help to correct your occlusion with a bite adjustment. 