Bite alignment is important for oral health.

Ensuring a person has a well-aligned bite can help protect long-term oral health, it has been claimed.

According to the Victoria Advocate, misaligned teeth can be a major cause of tooth loss and this is why grinding of teeth can be a serious problem.

As a result, the publication noted regular visits to the emergency dentist for check-ups can make all the difference in saving a person’s smile.

It revealed that in order to fix teeth that have been badly ground down, the dentist would either need to fit crowns or dental implants to replace the damaged teeth.

Elsewhere, the Massachusetts Dental Society recently called for the introduction of compulsory mouth guards for students involved in sports.

Dr Steven Corben, a Massachusetts dentist, recently noted two-thirds of all injuries to the teeth are caused by falls, but this figure can be greatly reduced if mouth guards are worn.