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I've been told I need braces to correct my bite (I have no canines to guide my bite and the only real contact between my upper and lower teeth is between my back molars), what I don't understand is how braces could possibly fix this?? Its understandable that crooked teeth can be corrected with braces, but mine aren't crooked!
Also, because of my bite I am developing TMJ, every morning my jaw is sore and clicks out of place in such a way that I can't open my mouth. So, I started wearing a night guard two nights ago and it has worked wonders for the TMJ...however this morning I woke up and one of my front teeth hurt, almost like the night guard was trying to move it, like braces would move a crooked tooth. Is it possible for a night guard to cause teeth to move over time?
I know these are more ortho related questions, but any help would be appreciated!
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