A member asked:

Can uneven dental sealants cause bad jaw alignment. i think i feel my jaw trying to accommodate to a too high dental sealant, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: for adjustment. When a dental sealant is too high in the bite, the jaw does not close properly and it causes further pressure to the TMJ area leaving the muscle unable to relax and in contraction. Can cause the TM disorder. Simple adjustment will solve the problem.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Having a filling/sealant/crown, etc. too high in bite is like having a rock in your shoe. If the irritant is not removed, you will not get used to it. You may end up with TMJ/TMD issues.

Answered 5/23/2016

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Dr. Gregori Kurtzman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

High spot: a high spot on a sealant or restoration can throw the bite off and the result is patient dependent some will notice it more then others, some adapt to it others dont. best to have the dentist who placed them check the bite and adjust it accordingly

Answered 11/27/2017

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