Many people experience headaches (migraines), jaw pain, and sore teeth, and this could be directly related to the way their teeth come together. If the jaw joint (or TMJ) is not in its most comfortable (or orthopedically correct) position when one bites down, joint pain (clicking and popping, limited range of motion, etc), muscle soreness (sore jaw and neck muscles), and overfunctioning of teeth (fractures, worn teeth, advancing gum problems, mobile teeth, etc) may develope.
An unbalanced bite may place teeth at a higher risk for poor performance and can cause unsightly changes to one’s smile. Recognizing bite problems in the early stages increases the probability that teeth will remain esthetic, healthy, and function properly as one ages.
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