Bite refers to function, and tooth alignment to esthetics. Both are required. Check your tooth alignment.
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Do the midlines of the upper and lower front teeth match when viewed from the front? |
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Do the upper (front and back) teeth cover the lower teeth when you look up and view them from below? Desired coverage is about 2.5mm - 4mm. |
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Are the upper and lower teeth fitting close together? |
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The frontal upper teeth should form a mild arch that extends to the back in rather a straight line and curves slightly inward at the very end. Are the teeth aligned all the way up to the 12-year-molars (7th teeth from the front)? |
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The lower teeth should constitute a similar arch as the upper teeth described earlier, but slightly narrower overall. Aren't the 12-year-molars (7th teeth from the front) tilted sideways? |
