Bottom teeth hit back of front top teeth - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

TiffanyAnn · 04-23-2003, 06:19 PM

Hi Guys:
My bottom teeth(in the front) hit the back side of my upper front teeth when I close my mouth. And it feels like they are pushing up against my upper front teeth really hard. Does anyone know if this is normal?

Tiffany

Al4 · 04-23-2003, 06:37 PM

Tiffany,

I asked my DR that same question, and he said that is the normal position of the lower front teeth with respect to the upper front teeth. I hope he is right.

TiffanyAnn · 04-23-2003, 06:43 PM

Al4:
Thanks for your quick reply. I'm glad you have asked this question and been given an answer. It really concerns me because it feels so jammed up. I hope they are right as well.
Tiffany

Al4 · 04-23-2003, 07:36 PM

Tiffany,

I just want to clarify my post. I meant that the top front teeth are slightly forward of the bottom front teeth when closing the mouth. I think the teeth glide over each other when moving the lower jaw forward and backward. I am not sure about lower front teeth hitting the back side of the upper front teeth and feeling jammed though. May be others can give you more specific answers.

KMX · 04-24-2003, 09:54 PM

Hi TiffanyAnn,
I wanted to let you know that the first sign my son and I had that we had TMJ was our top teeth hitting on top of our bottom teeth. This means that the bottom jaw is trying to come forward from a trapped position. If you have had orthodontics than I would say you have the same problem my son and I have, that the orthodontist moved your lower jaw back and the brought you top teeth in to hold this force position which caused your TMJ. If you haven't had orthodontics it still supports that you lower jaw is trapped posteriorly and is trying to come forward to relieve your TMJ and correct your lower jaw position. Either way it's not got because it will cause wear and damage to your teeth and gums and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. My sons teeth started doing this and within 2 months he had 2 deep groves worn in his front teeth. The hard contact can also cause root resorption, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Also it's a major sign that your jaw joints are damaged and they will continue to suffer damage unless you get the proper treatment which would begin with a proper fitting splint to protect your teeth and jaw joints. If the doctor you seeing won't address this problem, find one who will because it will only get worse.
Kelly