Gum disease is a serious oral infection that can cause tooth loss and affect your general health. But do you know that it can also affect the way your teeth bite together?
The way a person’s teeth bite together is called occlusion. Everyone has their own unique occlusion and although few people have perfect occlusion, most bites do not cause issues. But sometimes, the way your teeth bite together can cause problems if your teeth do not fit together properly, which is called, malocclusion.
Understanding why it important that your teeth bite together correctly can help you prevent serious problems inside and outside of your mouths. We are here to help you learn more about occlusion and what can change it.
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