Shouldn't 'centric occlusion' occur while jaw is relaxed?

[dayeangphurr]

What is an Ideal bite?
It is the type of bite we refer to as a “minimal stress, minimal adaptation, least destructive” type of bite. It occurs when your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is seated fully into the socket (fossa), in a comfortable, relaxed position and when the muscles are relaxed – all of your teeth should touch simultaneously.

(http://www.drmikeguy.com/pdf/Bite_Correction.pdf)

I have a class 1 occlusion - from previous orthodontic work done years ago, however, my teeth don't align into 'centric occlusion' when my jaw is relaxed. Therefore, in order for me to achieve 'maximum intercuspation', I have to retrude my mandible - which is posturing and uncomfortable. Is this typical? And should it be this strenuous? In comparison to the definition above, my 'occlusion' or bite doesn't seem correct. I feel baffled.

In other words, my bite doesn't properly align when my jaw is in a natural, relaxed position.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[TumbleDryLow]

Oh god. Noway do my teeth align when my jaws are relaxed. I need to pull my lower jaw backwards. Always have. However this does not cause me any discomfort. I've been doing it my whole life both before and after braces.

[dayeangphurr]

Thanks for the response TumbleDryLow.

You may or may not have this, but do you have any signs of bruxism?

[TumbleDryLow]

Thanks for the response TumbleDryLow.

You may or may not have this, but do you have any signs of bruxism?

None that I know of.