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A member asked:
When i'm chewing i feel a couple bottom molars are turned inward, creating a different grip on food. sometimes feel food slip instead of firm bite?
10 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Ask an orthodontist: Sometimes the lower posterior teeth do roll inward and that certainly changes the way they occlude or "bite" with the upper teeth. Ask your orthodontist about you concerns, you will probably find that orthodontic treatment will really make your bite and smile better.
Answered 8/5/2013
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Dental visit: See a dentist to evaluate your occlusion. You may be a casndidate for orthodontic treatment.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Malocclusion: Call an orthodontist for a consultation. Aligning your teeth will not only look better but your ability to chew will improve.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See and orthodontist: If your bite is not functioning correctly, the teeth need to be moved orthodontically.
Answered 4/6/2015
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Invisalign: Uprighting molars is an easy task with invisalign orthodontic treatment.
Answered 5/7/2013
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Don't wait: Teeth that are out of position can cause havoc. Please have your occlusion evaluated by an occlusion expert, a qualified orthodontic specialist.
Answered 8/29/2013
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