Occlusal Adjustment | Jacksonville, NC

Reasons to Get a Bite Adjustment

For many patients diagnosed with TMJ, an occlusal adjustment helps in providing relief from jaw pain and restoring proper function of the jaw. If you have a teeth grinding habit (bruxism) and have worn down some of your teeth, we may need to perform advanced tooth restoration procedures to even out your smile, and then perform an occlusal adjustment to ensure everything is aligned properly. Drs. Futrell and Reese will work with you to discuss which options are right for you.

Effects of an Occlusal Adjustment

Whether you are getting a bite adjustment to balance out your smile after cosmetic or restorative procedures or to stop the effects of bruxism, this is a relatively simple procedure that may help to improve jaw function and your overall oral health. An occlusal adjustment may also be performed after aggressive therapies and advanced treatments, such as getting dental implants or when undergoing full mouth regeneration procedures.