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Tips of all my lower teeth make too much contact with the upper inside of my upper teeth. horizontal bone loss and recession due to this? how likely?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

To be determined: While malocclusions and bite discrepancies can contribute to bone loss and periodontal problems, poor oral hygiene and not seeing your dentist for routine dental checkups, cleanings and periodontal evaluations and maintenance are more likely to cause horizontal bone loss and recession. Discuss these issues and your particular situation with a periodontist in your area.

Answered 10/30/2019

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Dr. Babak Jouhari answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

It's a possibility: Bone loss and recession could be result of different and some times a combination of problems. For example gum disease with secondary occlusal trauma. You need to see a dentist, prosthodontist or a periodontist

Answered 6/8/2015

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Very likely: Traumatic contact or occlusal interference on teeth will cause localized gum inflammation, tooth mobility, bone loss (vertical and horizontal), localized gingival recession (in your case, in the facial of upper and lower anterior), severe tooth wear, pulpal necrosis, external resorption, exacerbation of gum disease, and ultimately toothloss. Treat your occlusion. Restore or implant back teeth.

Answered 7/31/2013

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