Bonding changed bite: Even the smallest amount of bonded material, when not placed in "balance" with the original bite, can cause your teeth to move and make your jaw sore. Return to your dentist as soon as possible and ask her to check your bite. Your teeth will not "self adjust." the longer you wait, the more severe your symptoms can get and the longer it will take your mouth to recover.
Answered 3/15/2020
5.2k views
Go back to DDS: Did the soreness happen right after the bonding? If yes, go back to the dentist for an adjustment. If no, go back to the dentist to find out what is causing the soreness.
Answered 4/13/2013
5.2k views
Bite effects jaws: If jaw soreness occurred after the bonding procedure, than a slight excess of material on the back of the upper front teeth or top of the lower front teeth can cause a premature contact that can alter the muscle pattern of lower jaw closure, and create the symptoms you describe. Ask your dentist to re-evaluate the occlusal contacts of your front teeth for heavy contacts.
Answered 11/24/2016
4.9k views
Get adjustment: Something has made a slight change in your bite, probably the bonding. Have it adjusted.
Answered 4/25/2015
4.9k views
See dentist: Teeth shift and change with age. Any new restoration can cause an imbalance. Go back to your dentist to make sure new restorations are not slightly over contoured. If that's not the problem, have your occlusion evaluated by an orthodontist.
Answered 8/29/2013
4.9k views
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question