Are you having problems because your teeth don’t fit together properly? Do they constantly ache for no apparent reason? Or are you having troubles with your gums or your temporo-mandibular joint? If so, then you have occlusal problems. These problems are no longer uncommon to many people, especially those who take oral health seriously.
Occlusal problems have something to do with your teeth, gums, temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), and muscles which could cause severe pains in different parts of your head, neck, back and shoulders. Flattened or worn teeth, broken teeth, fillings and crowns, loose teeth and many others are some manifestations that you have occlusal problems.
What to do?
Go to your dentist or see a specialist who deals with occlusal problems. Treatment of these problems may include a temporary soft night guard, tooth adjustment, replacement of teeth, medication, diet and exercise, and relaxation, depending on the specific problem a patient has. In severe cases, you may need orthognathic surgery.
Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?
The jaw takes a gradual growth process, so there is a tendency that both the upper and lower jaws would grow at different rates. Aside from that, there are also inborn and acquired causes to misalignment of the jaw.
Generally, those people who have difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing, speech problems, chronic jaw or TMJ pain, open bite, protruding jaw, breathing problems or their jaws are positioned incorrectly may require orthognathic surgery.
Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that will not only straighten the teeth, reposition a misaligned jaw, and improve facial appearance, but also helps reposition the teeth and improves their functions.
The Treatment
The orthognathic surgery also involves a complete examination and pre-treatment process. This is important so that you will know, learn and understand both the benefits and risks of the treatment, and will eventually help you make the final and right decision whether or not to proceed with the surgery.
Assurance
Orthognathic surgery and treatment sounds a complicated procedure. But with a team of highly qualified orthodontists, general dentists and surgeons, like Dr. Michael Sock and Dr. Michael T. Dachowski, distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Philadelphia, backed with their years of experience and advanced medical tools, you have nothing to worry about.
With modern computer techniques and three-dimensional models, you will see exactly how your surgery will be approached. Comprehensive facial x-rays and computer video imaging will allow you to see how your bite will be improved and even give you an idea of how you’ll look after surgery. This kind of technology helps you understand the surgical process and the extent of the treatment prescribed. The goal is to help you understand the benefits of orthognathic surgery.
Occlusal problems are a real burden. Having any of these will hinder you from enjoying so many things in your life. So, if you would want to live a normal life without the pains of occlusal problems, you can work closely with your team of experts for a more attractive, functional and healthy dental-facial relationship. Aside from that, you can save a lot from going to and fro your dentist without any long-term result.
