Dentist in Sunrise, FL
Westgate Dental
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When you bite, do you feel like your jaw is lopsided? If so, then you may need an occlusal adjustment.
An occlusal adjustment corrects the alignment of the bite, which is a result of loose, shifting, crowded, or missing teeth. The result is an evenly distributed bite that eliminates irregular pressure on one side of the mouth. Once your bite is adjusted, your teeth will meet properly. Occlusal adjustment causes minimal pain, and only a little discomfort. The adjustment is made by using a dental drill using a fine filing stone. In addition to the actual adjustment, removal mouthpieces are also utilized, to protect the tooth surface, and relax the jaw muscles once the adjustment is completed.
Who is a good candidate for an occlusal adjustment?
There are many conditions that might need occlusal adjustments. Some of them have been listed below:
- Patients with loose or shifting teeth will many times not meet correctly.
- Patients, who grind or clench their teeth
- Uneven bite and pressure distribution in the mouth
- Tooth Sensitivity as the procedure works by reducing pressure distribution on the sensitive tooth
All of the above conditions can be corrected with the help of this treatment.
With the help of new and advanced technology, dentists are now able to find the areas that will need adjustments. Computer scanning of the mouth is performed by the dentist, which records hundreds of bite registrations per minute, and notes even the slightest irregularity. That data helps the dentist to make the absolutely necessary adjustments, ensuring a well-aligned bite and minimal tooth wear. If you have any of the above problems, then we would suggest you book an appointment with us at Westgate Dental.
To schedule your appointment with a dentist in Weston / Sunrise, please call Westgate Dental office at 954-389-9600
