You are correct in that the teeth reach the highest point of the pallet jewel i.e. the centre of the jewel but the teeth do have a very tiny flat to the tip although they look almost pointed to the naked eye.
If you have a damaged tooth or teeth would this not cause more of a “stutter” than an uneven beat? I would put my money on the escape wheel bush 
Paul.
p.s. I don’t get paid for moderating and if I did it wouldn’t be as much as you pay your butler or gardener so if you do have a job going? 
