Can shortening of front teeth affect bite? feel very back molars touch before others do. still feeling like front teeth are shorter then before. not s

Yes: When your bite is adjusted your occlusion is evaluated in several different jaw positions. Any adjustments made need to correspond to certain guidelines for the occlusion that is best for you.

Yes: Adjusting teeth can change occlusion, or how your teeth come together. Particularly with adjusting the front teeth, it will mostly affect how your jaws glide against one another when it travels forward/backward and side to side. Also be conscious that if you open and close slowly, your teeth will touch differently based on whether you are sitting upright, or laying down. See a dentist if concerned.

Yes!: Upper front teeth should be long enough to slightly overlap lower front teeth. They need to "couple" in a certain way in order for the bite to function properly and actually protect the back teeth from harm.

Yes : This can affect the bite. Ideally, the front teeth are supposed to overlap slightly and when you move your jaw from side to side, the front teeth slide over each other in such a way as to separate the back teeth. This phenomenon is called anterior guidance. Some dentists feel the front teeth should not touch very hard when closing straight up and down. It depends on how much you clench.

Yes: Your front teeth have many functions: they tear food (for your back teeth to chew on), your canines (eye teeth) can help guide the path your lower jaw takes when your teeth slide around, you speak many letters by placing your tongue against the edges of your upper front teeth. If these teeth have been shortened for some reason, have them evaluated by a dentist to check their functionality.

Yes.: The front teeth and back teeth are designed to work together in a functional system. One without the other is not good.

Yes: It sounds like you might be grinding your teeth. Grinding of the teeth is a commmon problem and can affect both your ability to chew and create jaw problems. I would see a dentist to see if that is the problem or perhaps you might be in need of braces.

Yes: You should haveyour bite evaluated and see if the natural protective abilities of the front teeth have been lost.

Bite: Shortening of your front teeth can case unexpected, premature contacts of the back teeth and vice verse. This is what we call mutually protected occlusion (bite). That been said, there is only some minor occlusal adjustments that can be done without altering this pattern. Have your dentist reviewing your case, these premature contacts can cause tooth fracture, bone loss and even migraines.

Absolutely: Ideally your front teeth are supposed to overlap slightly, about 2mm, so that your front teeth can move your back teeth apart when you function, protecting not only your teeth but also your jaw joints. Discuss your occlusion with your Dentist. You may need a small adjustment, a major makeover, or referral to an Orthodontist to align your teeth and jaws.