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Teeth are in contact only on front after atrhroscopy done 6 months ago.i wear a spint& the doctor told me i need to wear it for couple years.is it ok?

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Dr. Alan Zweig answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Maybe: Sounds like you have a serious jaw relation problem. Are you seeing someone with a great deal of expertise in these matters?

Answered 11/15/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No, the teeth should contact if they contacted before the arthroscopy. Get another opinion.

Answered 11/15/2015

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A member asked:

Teeth are in contact only on front after atrhroscopy done 6 months ago.i wear a spint& the doctor told me i need to wear it for couple years.is it ok?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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