Daniel M. Stewart, DDS - Periodontics & Dental Implants

Periodontics

Richardson, TX

(972) 680-1606

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Daniel M. Stewart, DDS - Periodontics & Dental Implants

1001 E. Buckingham Road
Richardson, TX 75081

Phone: (972) 680-1606
Fax: (972) 680-1645

Bite Therapy

Bite Therapy

Your bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present, coming together evenly and not damaged by either normal daily usage or abnormal clenching or grinding.

It is destructive when teeth show excessive wear, looseness or when TMJ (jaw joint) problems occur. Some studies indicate that abnormal forces placed on the teeth may contribute to periodontal disease, bone loss and tooth loss. Bite therapy helps restore a bite that functions without damage and destruction. The therapy may include:

  • Reshaping the biting surfaces of the teeth and eliminating spots 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 acrylic bite guard to protect teeth from grinding while sleeping.
  • Braces to reposition badly aligned or drifted teeth.
  • Replacement of old, worn out, or damaged fillings.
  • Reconstruction of badly worn and damaged teeth.