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Bite Correction
(Non-Surgical)
An imbalance bite may increase bone destruction.
You may be given a bite guard, a removable device
that fits over upper and lower teeth, to protect
teeth surfaces and relax tense jaw muscles. Or
your bite may be adjusted so that your teeth meet
properly and function better.
Stabilizing
the Bite
When you bite all, teeth should touch evenly.
If certain teeth are forced to carry more than
their fair share of the load then they become
more susceptible to bone loss. This can be resolved
by "buffing off high spots", a procedure called
a bite adjustment. If you have a tendency to clench
or grind your teeth, that too, can put you at
risk for future disease and a bite guard may be
prescribed.
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