Bite Guards and Adjustments

A bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present and not destroyed by normal daily usage.   It is of concern when teeth show wear or looseness.  Bite therapy helps restore a bite that can function decreasing further damage and destruction.

The therapy may include:

• Reshaping the biting surfaces of the teeth and eliminating areas of excessive pressures where the teeth are brought into contact. This is done by carefully dividing bite pressures evenly across all of the teeth.
• Bite splint therapy using a custom fitted and adjusted acrylic bite guard to keep the teeth apart, day, night or both.
• Braces to reposition mal-aligned or drifted teeth.
• Replacement of old, worn out or damaged fillings.
• Reconstruction of badly worn and damaged teeth.

Often a team approach with your general dentist and other specialists is required for bite therapy.