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    How can I prevent my two upper back teeth from rubbing on my tongue?

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    My 2 upper back teeth are rubbing on my tongue and causing irritated patches. What can be done about this?
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    Dr Arnold Baume

    Dentist

    This can often be a very easy and inexpensive problem to solve .We simply reshape and or remove the sharp edges on the teeth that cause your tongue or even your cheek to become sore .Your teeth become smooth and less intrusive to your soft tissues . Sometimes we may need to treat or restore the teeth ,if the rubbing indicates decay or a broken filling . This particular problem can somtimes be related to unintentional  cheek or tongue biting .                                                              

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    Dr Kevin Jaffar

    Dentist

    Jaffar Dental - Trusted and Established since 1997. We are a family owned General Dental Practice offering a friendly and caring environment in Waterford QLD. … View Profile

    They can be reshaped by either a filling, crown or just quickly reshaping by drilling. Ideally will need to see a Dentist for an accurate answer.

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    Dr Farida Shah(Shaik)

    Dentist

    Credentials: B.D.S.,A.D.C.,M.Sc.(University of Wollongong) Registered practitioner of Fast braces We do Oral cancer screening and complete Saliva analysis. Cosmetic dentistry... Yes we are up to … View Profile

    Yes,i Agree with DR.Kevin Jaffar.Needs to see the Dentist to get the problem analysed properly.First needs to see why those teeth re rubbing your tongue.Following that ,it can be fixedas it fits.

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    Sharon Moore

    Speech Pathologist

    I am a Speech Pathologist with 30 years clinical experience, working over the years with a wide range of clients with communication and swallowing disorders. … View Profile

    It may be helpful to look at functional habits too. The habitual rest postures and movement habits of the tongue may also be contributing to abrasion. A comprehensive evaluation of your jaw structure and teeth is the best way to determine why abrasion of the  'soft tissues' is occurring and whethere or not it can/can not be adjusted. This can be done by an Orofacial Myofunctional practitioner.

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