What exactly is a bite?

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Sherri
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What exactly is a bite?

#1 Post by Sherri »

I was at the ortho the other day and they were all excited because now I have a bite. I asked is that good meaning now do I have an overbite. They looked at me like I was kind of dumb and said well if you want to chew food its good. Nothing looks any different to me since the last time I went so could any one explain to me what significant change might have occurred that I don't even notice. Thanks and sorry for my ignorance

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#2 Post by bbsadmin »

Sherri,

I suggest that you read this page, which explains what a bite is, plus more:

http://www.archwired.com/FAQ.htm
I'm the owner/admin of this site. Had ceramic uppers, metal lowers ~3 years in my early 40's. Now in Hawley retainers at night!

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#3 Post by Sherri »

Thanks foir the response that was a great help

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