I had braces for about 3 years and my teeth turned out fantastic. Before I had my braces put on I had both my lower wisdom teeth pulled, but my uppers left in. Well almost two weeks ago I had my upper right wisdom tooth pulled, as well as had a chip on one of my front teeth filled in. However, since my visit my mouth hasn't seemed right. After a few days of general soreness my mouth felt better, but my bite doesn't feel like it used to, and I don't know if it is just in my mind or if it is really out of whack. I am starting to clench my teeth as well because I am paranoid that my bite is getting messed up. Also, when I woke up today (12 days after the extraction), my whole jaw was sore, which seemed really odd.

I'm wondering if my bite is getting screwed up because now that the wisdom tooth is out my teeth are shifting, and this is leading to the pain I am experiencing. I am really worried that all those years with braces were a waste.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you!