How Cheek Biting Can Cause Chronic Pain

How Cheek Biting Can Cause Chronic Pain

by | Dec 7, 2022

Cheek biting is uncomfortable and even painful. What do you do when biting your cheek becomes a chronic pain? A wisdom tooth that has just grown out can also cause cheek biting. The wrongly seated wisdom tooth hits the cheek. Defective fillings or broken teeth often...
Why Should You Care About Overbite?

Why Should You Care About Overbite?

by | Jul 18, 2022

An overbite is a misalignment of the teeth, or malocclusion so that the upper front teeth protrude out beyond the lower teeth. While a small overbite is necessary for a proper bite, it shouldn’t overlap too far. A snug fit between the upper teeth and the lower teeth...
What is an Underbite and Why is it a Problem?

What is an Underbite and Why is it a Problem?

by | May 28, 2019

An underbite is a type of malocclusion (the word used when teeth aren’t aligned properly) characterized by the protrusion of the lower jaw. It usually looks like the lower part of the jaw is jutting out farther than the top. It may be caused by a skeletal...