Occlusion

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - An overview of the causes, symptoms and consequences of temporomandibular joint disorder.
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Malocclusion (Class III)
Malocclusion (Class III) - When upper molars line up behind the lowers and cause the lower jaw to protrude out it's called a class III malocclusion, or underbite. This video shows you how, if left untreated, an underbite can cause difficulty with eating and speaking and uneven tooth wear.
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Malocclusion (Class II)
Malocclusion (Class II) - When upper molars line up forward of the lowers and cause the upper teeth to protrude forward it's called a class II malocclusion, or overbite. This video shows you how, if left untreated, it can cause difficulty with eating and uneven tooth wear.
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Malocclusion (Class I)
Malocclusion (Class I) - When rear molars line up properly, but front teeth are out of place it's called a class I malocclusion. This video shows you how, if left untreated, it can cause jaw and muscle pain, uneven tooth wear and cracking.

Centric Relation
Centric Relation - The concept of centric relation and how your doctor will use it to evaluate the alignment of your jaw and chewing system.

Anterior Open Bite
Anterior Open Bite - Overview of what an anterior open bite is, potential causes that lead to its development, and complications that arise if it is left untreated.

Healthy Occlusion
Healthy Occlusion - What makes a healthy bite and how teeth ideally come together properly and move in harmony with muscles and joints.

Equilibration
Equilibration - How equilibration can be used to create more ideal contact between your upper and lower teeth and improve the function of your bite.