What is the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion? Laymen’s terms, please! At its most basic, the vertical dimension of occlusion is a measurement between two specific points when the teeth are biting fully. As teeth wear or shift, this measurement changes. It is very important if you are having major dental work that your face and your mouth are comfortable when your teeth are fitting together. […]
Can Teeth Move Over Time as They Wear?
September 28, 2020
Can teeth get longer or move over time as tooth wear occurs? This is a very good question because so many people grind their teeth or have extensive wear. If the teeth wear down and then nothing else happened, there would be gaps between the teeth and the teeth would no longer fit together! Can the teeth move as you grind them down – the […]