Occlusion deals with the way the mouth closes. If there are misplaced teeth or a misaligned jaw, this creates challenges that require treatment and therapy.
There are a few signs and symptoms of the disease that serve as indicators during the diagnostic process.
- Hypersensitivity
- Abfractions
- Mobility
- Excessive wear or fractures
- Muscle or temporomandibular pain
All of these create great discomfort for the patient and significantly impact their quality of life. Further, misalignment of the teeth and incorrect movement of the mandible can impact a patient’s ability to chew food. Creating a number of other additional issues.
Treating occlusion is a challenge for many dental professionals. This condition is complex, and not every general dentist is prepared for occlusion cases.
These cases are often thrown from one doctor to another as they all struggle to determine the best way to treat it. This often leads to a great deal of discomfort for the patient who is confused and unsure as to why their condition cannot be easily dealt with.
It doesn’t help that patients with this condition do not know just how challenging their cases are.
While the treatment process and procedure can be overwhelming for both the patient and the dental professional, there are ways to simplify it.
Choosing the right dental professional is key. A patient should meet with and evaluate a number of professionals if they find that their dentist is not well-versed in the condition.
Switching dentists can actually benefit both the patient and the dentist. At Miracle Smile, our patients find that locating the right dentist has allowed the treatment process to run smoothly and be completed more quickly. This allows them to get back to their day-to-day lives without spending an unnecessary amount of time and money trying to fix this challenging and painful condition.
For the dentist, providing referrals and helping the patient transition to another dentist makes their job easier. Rather than spending hours trying to fix a condition that they are not experienced with and potentially raising more problems, they can save themselves the frustration and simply refer the patient elsewhere.
Finding the right dental professional to treat occlusion is key. If you are interested in learning more about occlusion and the best treatment for your case, schedule an appointment today.