I might be late on this post, but i've definitely noticed unpleasant changes with my bite that are worse in the evening!
In the morning, I wake up with my teeth clenched together (old habit), which means my jaw closes fully. By mid-day, I find that I can't bite down fully anymore!
This is a new phenomenon, just started occurring within the last few days, but I'm assuming that the extent to which the muscles in the jaw are relaxed/tensed might be related to the change in bite. The minor changes might be more noticeable now that you're teeth are in transit :p
Bite Changes
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You know whats really weird is that 1st molar USE TO TOUCH before braces. When the bite was opened up (front teeth moving forward and arch widening) then it seemed like that tooth either sunk or tipped forward. I have the original photo where the tooth touched perfectly. I wonder if its a side effect of repositioning the teeth.
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Large pieces of meat ok? Really? Odd. I tend to stick to squishy foods still.Jump - yeah I know what you mean about eating...some things like spaghetti are difficult to eat because the backs don't meet. I don't find it difficult to eat larger pieces of meat though.
Ah the joys of orthodontia!
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Bite changes advice
Thanks so much for the advice, because I really needed a second opinion! I was doubting whether I should listen to him or use my common senseI cant see how that can be corrected by itself or with a retainer?
If you click on my image you will see he has an uplift in the archwire going to that tooth, he says that should bring it upwards.
I had asked about elastics there and he felt the archwire would do it.
The classic figure 8 elastic that is usually used to bring the teeth together makes my jaw go into spasms.
If I were you I would make an appt BEFORE the debanding date and discuss how exactly that will be resolved with the retainer and if it doesn't, what are your options.
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