Non-Surgical Services

Occlusal Equilibration (Bite Adjustment)

A bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present and not destroyed by normal daily usage and the jaw joint does not demonstrate dysfunction.

It is destructive when teeth show wear, looseness, or when TMJ (jaw joint) damage is seen. Bite therapy helps restore a bite that can function without damage and destruction. Treatment may include:

  • Reshaping the biting surfaces of the teeth and eliminating spots of excessive pressure 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 adjustable plastic bite guard to keep the teeth apart, day, night, or both.
  • Braces which can reposition isl-aligned or separated teeth.
  • Replacement of old, worn out, or damaged fillings.
  • Reconstruction of worn and damaged teeth.