Sunday, August 31, 2014

Tooth Pain From a Heavy Bite

Lately I've seen a number of patients that seem to have tooth pain related to their bite being "off".  The history of a patient's tooth pain is just as important as the objective testing I do such as taking an x-ray and tapping on the tooth.  The story I usually get is one that includes a history of a filling done within the last 6 months.  I typically test the tooth with cold air, pressure, and checking the bite.  I've found that a tooth that is heavy in occlusion(the bite is high) will lead to a pain in that very tooth or the one opposing it.  If you have issues with your bite or merely have questions about your dental health in general or want a cleaning, please give our office a call or follow the link below to our website to schedule an appointment.
Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry



-Dr. Cooper
859-266-2570

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.

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