{"id":2198,"date":"2023-07-21T14:03:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T19:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2023-07-21T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T19:03:11","slug":"reeth-dont-show-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/reeth-dont-show-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"My Top Teeth Don\u2019t Show When I Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I smile, you can barely see my upper teeth. Sometimes when the weather is cold, my jaw feels tight, and I cannot pronounce certain words. I am self-conscious about it. I want to do something about it. I wear a night guard for teeth grinding and jaw and neck pain. I saw a dentist recommending crowns, but I would like to know if that is the only option. If I ever get this straight, teeth whitening is next on my wish list. Where do I start? \u2013 Cynthia from CT<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia<\/p>\n<p>Your description sounds like your bite collapsed, and you have <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-dentist.html\">temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder<\/a>. A dentist may be able to open your bite with crowns, but you need an experienced dentist for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening Your Bite and Restoring Your Smile<\/h2>\n<p>Skilled dentists open your bite with a temporary restoration. If successful, they will duplicate the temporary crowns with the final crowns. What determines your temporary restorations&#8217; success?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You no longer have teeth or jaw pain.<\/li>\n<li>You love your smile and how it affects your facial appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Your upper teeth show when you smile.<\/li>\n<li>The restoration resolves issues with your speech.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Choosing a Dentist for TMJ and Bite Issues<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1082\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1082\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"close up of temporomadibular joint\" width=\"350\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up.jpg 350w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tmj-dentist-close-up-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Consult with a dentist with training in occlusion, bite, and TMJ treatment<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A general or family dentist must have advanced training in full-mouth reconstruction to resolve all the issues with your teeth, bite, and jaw.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, several high-quality institutes offer advanced training to dentists on occlusion and bite so your jaw, teeth, and bite are in harmony. Look for dentists with advanced training from one or more of these training facilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dawson Academy, Florida<\/li>\n<li>D. Pankey Institute, Florida<\/li>\n<li>Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Nevada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend scheduling consultations with at least two dentists with advanced training and experience in full-mouth reconstruction. List your questions and prepare to take notes to compare your options from each dentist. Also, tell the dentist you want <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-zoom-whitening.html\">teeth whitening as part of your smile makeover<\/a>. The dentist will include it in your treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana, dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I smile, you can barely see my upper teeth. 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